
James Hempsall, OBE, chairs the board of trustees at Children’s Centre
Leader. He is also Director of Hempsall’s, an executive coach, and a
volunteer counsellor/psychotherapist. James acts as the National Support
Director of the DfE’s support contract for the implementation of 30 hours
childcare across England (Childcare Works). James has worked in the sector
for over 25 years. He is a former playworker, children’s centre manager,
further education lecturer, development worker and projects manager
for a national childcare charity. Between 2012-2016 he was the National
Support Director of the DfE’s support contract for the implementation of
15 hours early learning for least advantaged two-year-olds (Achieving Two
Year Olds) for which he was awarded the OBE for services to childcare.