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The Pre-school Learning Alliance welcomes the appointment of the first Children’s Commissioner for England

NEWS RELEASE

2 March 2005

The Pre-school Learning Alliance welcomes the appointment of the first Children’s Commissioner for England

Commenting on the appointment of the new Children's Commissioner for England, Steve Alexander, Chief Executive of the Pre-school Learning Alliance said:

"As a national charity, supporting over 15,000 member early years settings and one of the largest voluntary providers, the Alliance is very pleased to note that Al Aynsley-Green has been appointed as the new Children's Commissioner for England. We are looking forward to meeting and working with the Commissioner on the implementation of the Children Bill and the Government's ten-year strategy for childcare. The affirmation of the importance of children and young people in Society by appointing a champion to safeguard their interests is a welcome step."

ENDS

For further information please contact:

Anna Roberts
Pre-school Learning Alliance
T: 020 7014 9304
Out of hours press calls: 07979 531 130
E: Anna Roberts

Notes for Editors:

  1. The Pre-school Learning Alliance has 15,000 member pre-schools who look after 500,000 young children and their families in England every year. Registered as an educational charity, the Alliance is the national dimension of the pre-school movement. Its member pre-schools are based in the community and most are managed and run by parents, alongside trained staff.
  2. The charity recently launched the next phase of its changing lives changing life campaign, which seeks to give all children the best possible start in life. For more information visit www.pre-school.org.uk or call 020 7833 0991.
  3. The charity is involved in more Sure Start projects than any other organisation and aims to open around 30 Neighbourhood Nurseries by the end of the year.
  4. Pre-school Learning Alliance members receive a regular magazine (Under 5) reflecting issues affecting the early years sector. If you would like to receive a copy of this please call 020 7833 0991.
  5. Further information and all press releases are available on the Pre-school Learning Alliance's website: www.pre-school.org.uk or email pressoffice@pre-school.org.uk
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