Universal Services Manager

Jenny Ward is the team’s Universal Services Manager and she is responsible for providing operational and strategic management, ensuring Wolverhampton City Council meets its statutory duties under the Childcare Act 2006. These duties include ensuring there is sufficient childcare available to meet demand in the city and all elements of the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment are carried out in line with statutory guidance and acting upon the outcomes of the report. She also contributes to corporate strategies and plans that aim to make experiences for children in the early years positive and support in improving outcomes.  Jenny also leads the Universal Services Practitioners who provide Learning though Play, Home Learning and Bookstart sessions across the city. Jenny has a background in managing private day nurseries, this along with subsequent studying in relevant subjects enables Jenny to provide specialist advice and guidance to the Early Intervention team.