A teacher by background Ruth has worked in nurseries, schools, local authorities and as an Ofsted inspector
for more than 30 years. Since 2019 Ruth has been chief executive at Kindred Education, an acquisitive group of 22 nurseries and pre-schools predominantly based in London and the Home Counties. Prior to that Ruth was chief executive at Toad Hall Nursery Group for seven years and interim nursery director for Spring by Action for Children. Ruth was the early years national director with the National Strategies from 2006 to 2009. She has provided advisory support to investors and providers for many years.