10 Facts About Martin Narey

Sir Martin James Narey DL was born on 5 August 1955, in Middlesbrough and is an advisor to the British Government, and a former civil servant and charity executive.

Martin Narey served as director general of the Prison Service of England and Wales between 1998 and 2003, and chief executive of the National Offender Management Service from 2004 to 2005.

Martin Narey was as chief executive officer of the charity Barnardo's from 2005 to 2011.

Martin Narey was educated at St Mary's College, a Catholic comprehensive school in Middlesbrough.

Martin Narey was the Director General of the Prison Service of England and Wales between 1998 and 2003 before becoming the first Chief Executive of the National Offender Management Service.

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Martin Narey is a visiting professor in applied social sciences at Durham University, and a visiting professor at Sheffield Hallam University.

Martin Narey summarised the reforms for the Guardian in July 2012.

Martin Narey believes some social workers do not do enough to prevent child abuse.

Martin Narey stated, “Social workers do an outstanding job generally, but some of them need to have more scepticism when they're dealing with parents who are manipulative and deceitful.

Martin Narey was knighted in the 2013 New Year's Honours 'for services to vulnerable people'.