Neil Leitch OBE

Neil Leitch is the chief executive of the Early Years Alliance (formerly known as Pre-school Learning Alliance), the largest early years membership organisation in England and the largest voluntary sector childcare operator in the UK. Before joining the Alliance, Neil held several senior posts within the financial and commercial environment including Chair of the Finance Industry Standards Association. Neil has played a pivotal role in the development of the Neighbourhood Nurseries programme, co-chaired the Department for Education early education co-production group and successfully lobbied for the maintenance of existing childcare ratios in England. Neil frequently engages with the Department for Education, early years inspectorate - Ofsted and No.10 advisers. He also represents the Alliance on the All-Party Parliament Group for Childcare and Early Education, and on the Department of International Trade Education Sector Advisory Board, through which the Alliance is charged with repre