The Committee
Responsibilities
We are responsible for ensuring the setting runs safely, efficiently and legally as guided by OFSTED and the Charities Commission.
We employ a manager and staff to ensure the day-to-day running of the preschool meet standards required.
The Chairperson’s role
He/she chairs committee meetings ensuring they are effective and any decisions made reflect the needs of the preschool.
He/she supports and authorises the work of the treasurer.
He/she represents the Pre-School where necessary
The Treasurer’s role
To advise the committee for them to make informed financial decisions, working alongside the financial administrator who prepares an income and expenditure budget, issues invoices, pays bills and approves staff wages.
The treasurer is expected to report and present information at committee meetings.
The Secretary’s role
The Secretary sets the agenda, records the minutes at the committee meetings and sent out before the next meeting.
General committee member’s role
· Read and understand the agenda.
· Take action on agenda items.
· Appointing new management committee members
· Support the action and efforts of the committee overall.
AGM
At an AGM the management committee is elected or re elected. We review the last year and discuss future plans including finances and budgeting. The AGM is open to all families connected to First Step Preschool LTD.
Our next AGM is 28/01/2026
General Meetings
We meet 6 times a year, this includes the AGM.
September 24th 2025
November 26th 2025
March 25th 2026
May 20th 2026
July 8th 2026
Meetings outside of planned dates are called an EGM.
Fundraising
Why is there fundraising?
Fundraising and grants are important to enable preschool to purchase resources and equipment/ experiences to support children’s interests.
Whilst Early Year’s education funding covers the basic running costs. As the cost of living increases it has an impact on what preschool ask’s from parents, unlike other settings who charge parents for consumables/ sundries. Families are encouraged to get involved with different fundraising events so that parents are not expected to pay extra costs.
To get involved contact us at chair@firststeppreschool.co.uk
Upcoming events
Name the ducks – June
Sponsored walk – July
Cattle country – July
Registered office:
First Step Pre-School,
Knapp Rd,
Thornbury, BS35 2HQ
Call us: 01454 867283 (9 am - 3.15 pm)
Pre-school mobile (for use in pre-school hours): 07718 798826
Email us: crossways@firststeppreschool.co.uk
First Step Pre-School Ltd is registered in England
Registered Number 5885935
Registered Charity Number 1142554