Plymouth City Council has announced the appointment of a new key senior manager to lead children’s services in the city.
Sharon Muldoon joined the Council this week as the new Director for Children’s Services, she is responsible for a number of areas including all areas of Children’s Social Work, Youth Offending, Safeguarding, Education, Participation and Skills.
Sharon brings to the role extensive experience in the delivery, management and leadership of public services through supporting services for children, young people and education. Her previous roles have included Deputy Director for Children’s Services at Northamptonshire County Council where she was responsible for the leadership, development and implementation of improvement strategies and policies covering the education and early years sectors. Improving outcomes for children and young people by delivering high quality services to support universal and vulnerable children.
Sharon joins Plymouth from Dorset Council, where she was their SEND Transformation Lead. She said: “I am passionate about making a difference to children’s lives and creating change where needed.
“It’s my strong belief that no child should be left behind and this is something I always have in my mind when delivering children’s services. We need to keep asking ourselves, what else can we do? How can we improve the lives of families who need our support?
“I am excited to be moving to Devon, being closer to family and experience everything the South West has to offer.”
Councillor Charlotte Carlyle Cabinet Member for Education, Skills and Children and Young People said: “We believe a good education is absolutely key to better life opportunities for our children and young people, which is why we are committed to working with our partners across the educational landscape to ensure all our children are able to attend a Good or Outstanding school.
“I’m really pleased we have been able to appoint Sharon to this key role with her strong background in improving children’s life chances.”
Chief Executive Tracey Lee said: “I’m delighted that we have appointed Sharon to this key role on our senior leadership team and I am looking forward to welcoming her to Plymouth. This is a vital role and I’m confident Sharon will help shape the service to deliver the best for the children and young people of Plymouth.”