NDNA Cymru team

Sarah Coates

Childcare Works Project Manager, NDNA Cymru 
Sarah has over 20 years of experience working within the early years and childcare sector, beginning her career as a teaching assistant. She has a range of vocational qualifications in Childcare in addition to a BA (Hons) in Childhood & Learning Support Studies and before joining the NDNA Cymru team in 2013 Sarah was responsible for the management of various Sessional, After school and Full day care settings.

Debra Winney

Regional Development Manager, South Wales 

In 2008 NDNA Cymru welcomed Debra to the team as a Cardiff Development Worker supporting Nurseries across the authority with sustainability, quality and business issues. 
In 2010 Debra become the Regional Development Manager, South Wales and is Key account manager to 12 Local Authorities. She supports the networks across Wales, and leads on Sales as well as the work on the CWLWM partnership contract.  Debra has previously worked in the public, private and voluntary sector in Wales and has a level of skills and experience in working with unemployed and economically inactive and gained a Diploma in advice and guidance, as well as a qualification, experience and knowledge of working in childcare.