Sally Cheshire to remain as Interim Chair of Cafcass Board until March 2021

The Secretary of State has extended Sally Cheshire’s tenure as Interim Chair of the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass) by nine months. Sally’s term of office as Interim Chair will run until 31 March 2021 while a recruitment campaign is carried out to fill the position on a permanent basis.

Since Edward Timpson’s resignation last December, Sally has been undertaking duties normally managed by the Chair. In February, she was appointed by the Secretary of State as the Interim Chair of the Cafcass Board.

To find out more about Sally’s experience and background please visit our management page.