Sue Owen
Director of Well-being

Sue is Director of the well-being team at NCB, which promotes the health and well-being of all children and young people. Previously Sue was director of the Early Childhood Unit.

In the past she has held a number of posts in the early childhood field including Early Years lead officer for Humberside County Council, Information Officer for the National Childminding Association, Playgroup Adviser for Manchester City Council, and Deputy Director of the Early Years National Training Organisation.

Sue’s latest book is Authentic Relationships in Group Care for Infants and Toddlers – RIE Principles into Practice (co-editor with Stephanie Petrie). Her doctoral dissertation was on the development of professionalism in childminding.

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