The Pre-School is essentially run by a combination of staff, the volunteers
on the committee and the parents/carers. Without all three the pre-school does
not function.
The Role of the Staff
The staff carry out the day-to-day running of the Pre-School and ensure that
all the children are safe, happy and gaining the most from their time with us.
The emphasis with the younger children is on their social skills, encouraging
them to play together, to learn how to share, etc. We follow the Early Years
National Curriculum, and the staff help to prepare the older children for
school.
The Role of the Committee
The committee is made up of parents/carers and is elected every year at our
October AGM. If there is no committee there is no Pre-School. The Committee is
essentially a Management Team for the Pre-School and as such is responsible for:
• the smooth running of the group
• initiating fundraising
• looking after the groups accounts
• ensuring OFSTED requirements and obligations are met
• taking legal responsibility for the group and it’s actions
• supporting the staff, in particular the Supervisor
• Much more!
The Role of the Parents/Carers
We recognize that you are the key to your child’s emotional, physical and
intellectual development. We want to work with you to lay the foundations from
which your child will grow into a happy, contented and well-adjusted individual.
The Pre-School cannot operate without your support and encouragement. Please try
to support our fundraising events and come and see your child’s progress at the
various open events we have throughout the year (e.g. Nativity Play, Easter
Bonnet Parade, Sports Day). You are welcome and encouraged to participate in our
curriculum and all Pre-School events. We would like you to participate towards
your child’s progress file by adding your own comments. Your child’s key-worker
will occasionally invite your direct input. Please speak to the supervisor if
you would like to stay for a particular session.
There are other specific ways that you can become more involved in the
Pre-School:
Joining the Committee
All parents/carers are invited to the AGM at which the past year is reviewed
and the new committee is elected. Please consider volunteering for a role on the
committee during the time your child is at Pre-School. Not only is it essential
for the running of the Pre-School but it is a great way for you to become
directly involved in your child’s early education.
Sharing Skills and Talents
If you have a hidden talent which you wish to share with the children (e.g.
lace making, carpentry, country dancing etc) we will be more than happy to
incorporate this into the planning where appropriate.
Helping as much as possible in fundraising activities
The Pre-School is a charity, and as such relies on funds raised by parents in a
number of ways. Details of forthcoming fundraising events will always be in the
newsletters, or on the notice board in the cloak room. Please offer help and
support whenever possible. If you have any questions feel free to talk to any of
the committee members. Remember, no funds, no Pre-School.
Comments and Suggestions
Any thoughts, ideas or suggestions are always welcome – please feel free to
speak to a member of staff or the committee. We issue a questionnaire to all
parents annually and the information gained from this is very useful.
