Speakers

Purnima is the Executive Chair of NDNA after moving from her role a Chief Executive in April 2025. She has developed NDNA into the Voice of the Sector, the strongest and biggest representative organisation for early years across the UK. Purnima represents the sector to Government Ministers, parliamentarians, civil servants and local authorities.

She regularly appears on national television, radio, online and print media sharing the views of our nursery members, raising public awareness and lobbying Government for the support nurseries need to deliver high quality care and education for their children.

Purnima has a wealth of experience at senior executive level working with public, private and charitable organisations. In 2025 Purnima was awarded CBE for services to Early Years Education.