Wendy Beeton-Townshend

Wendy Beeton-Townshend is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in early years and children's services. Currently serving as the Head of Early Help and Intervention at Bedford Borough Council since September 2014, Wendy oversees the Early Help and Intervention Strategy, manages the commissioning of Children's Centres, and focuses on the sufficiency of Early Years and Childcare provision, alongside quality improvement initiatives. Prior roles include Early Years Strategy Manager, where responsibilities encompassed the Early Years Strategy, and Divisional Director of Harrow Children's Services at Harrow Council, as well as Head of Early Years and Community Services, contributing to their in-depth knowledge and leadership in the sector.