Preschool@stmarks Committee

Prechool@stmarks is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). It is run by a committee of volunteers (also known as trustees) who offer their time and energy to promote and support our lovely pre-school.

The committee works hand in hand with the pre-school manager and staff team and is vital to ensure the smooth running of the pre-school. We hold termly meetings to plan fundraising events, check the budget remains on track and ensure that the needs of all children and staff are being met.

Being a committee member is a very rewarding role. Not only is it a great way to get to know the team better and to meet other parents, it’s also hugely gratifying and great fun! It gives you a real insight into what goes on behind the scenes at pre-school as well as the opportunity to have a genuine impact on your child’s early years education.

Details of the current committee members are displayed on the preschool website. All committee members are required to complete standard security checks (a DBS criminal records check and an Ofsted EY2 application).

The secretary contributes to the Manager and Deputy Managers annual appraisals, along with the chairperson.

Committee Roles

Chairperson Kelly Morrison

The Chairperson is the main point of contact for committee members, staff and external parties but their main role is to support the pre-school Manager and treasurer and secretary, with whom they form a close relationship.

At committee meetings the Chairperson is responsible for setting the agenda and co-ordinating roles in any plans that are made. They also keep confidential records of terms and conditions of employment up to date.
No experience is necessary to become a Chairperson and there are always plenty of existing/former committee members and staff on hand to answer questions and offer support.

Treasurer Lynette Vickers

The Treasurer oversees the pre-school finances and work very closely with the pre-school Manager and Deputy Manager to ensure the finances and budgets are on track. The Treasurer and Manager and Deputy Manager prepare financial reports for each committee meeting.

Secretary Gail Thomson

The Secretary is responsible for taking the minutes at the committee meetings, distributing the minutes and any other relevant information to committee members.