The Lenches Preschool is a charity run organisation and is registered with the Charities Commission England and Wales (Registered Charity No. 1043885). The Charity operates with the Early Years foundation stage, which is the framework outlining the requirements that must be put in place for the welfare, learning and development of the children attending The Lenches Pre-School.
The Charity is committed to engaging a diverse committee of Trustees which reflects the society in which we operate. The Trustees of the Charity are elected each year at the Annual General Meeting, which is held in October of each year. Our Trustees are extremely important to us, as without a full committee of Trustees the Preschool is unable to operate.
Becoming a Trustee is a great way to make a positive impact on how Pre-school operates. It can offer many rewards and benefits. Giving you the opportunity to become more actively involved in the learning and development of your child. It is widely recognised that when parents are actively involved their children can achieve more. You will also have the chance to meet other parents update existing skills and learn new ones. This can have valuable long-term benefits for you as well as the children.
The Lenches Pre-School thrives thanks to the dedication of many different people who work with us as volunteers, members and paid staff. As a committee member and trustee we value your contribution of time and skills as they are an essential ingredient for our continued success. All our Trustees are volunteers.
The Trustees of the Lenches Pre-School are jointly responsible for the effective running of the Charity and making decisions regarding the management of the Pre-school. The Trustees have an overriding duty to act lawfully and in the best interest of the Charity and its beneficiaries ie. the children and their families.
Together, the Charity Trustees are the Registered Person with OFSTED and have overall responsibility for the childcare provision so the manager will be the person who oversees the day-to-day running of the Pre-school. Although the Trustees have a shared responsibility for Pre-school the chairperson is the nominated person to represent the organisation and is the main contact with OFSTED.
The Trustee role is also subject to the requirements of suitability checks by OFSTED (EY2) and a criminal records check (DBS).
All Trustees will undertake training in respect of health and safety, safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection. The Committee of Trustees meet every 6/8 weeks.
Millie Benbow - Chairperson
Nicola Coote - Treasurer
Natalie Waters - Secretary
Stephanie Higham-Lloyd - General Member
Nicola Masters - General Member
Keri Ford - General Member
Registered Charity No. 1043885
