Heavitree Community Preschool is run by a voluntary board of Trustees who have overall responsibility for the setting. The Trustees are dedicated to assisting the management and staff in the successful running of the Preschool and are typically parents of children within the setting. It is very important to state that without a group of five or more Trustees the Preschool would be unable to operate or remain open.
Our current Trustees have a range of skills and experience from different industries, which allow us to be diverse in our ideas and commitment to the children, parents, management and staff. If you would like to contact the trustees please email: [email protected]
Our current Trustees have a range of skills and experience from different industries, which allow us to be diverse in our ideas and commitment to the children, parents, management and staff. If you would like to contact the trustees please email: [email protected]
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Chair - Katharine Fitzpatrick
I'm Katharine and I have taken on the role of Chair. I am a Mum of four children - the youngest is at Heavitree Preschool. I work part-time at the University as a project manager in the medical school and we live locally in Heavitree. |
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Treasurer - Heather Thompson
I’m Heather and I have taken on the role of Treasurer. I have been involved with the Preschool for two years, as part of the fundraising team and as a Trustee. My younger son started Preschool last September. I am an architect and play hockey with my local team. |
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Secretary - Caitlin Short
I’m Caitlin and I have taken on the role of Secretary. My eldest son has been attending Heavitree Preschool for two years now. I work in the business support team in a local school and enjoy playing rugby at the weekends, |
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Early Years Lead and Safeguarding Lead - Megan York
I’m Megan and I have taken on the roles of Early Years Lead and Safeguarding Lead. My younger son attended Heavitree Preschool. I am a key stage one teacher at a local school and feel incredibly passionate about ensuring that young children in early years settings have access to the very best opportunities. |
Volunteering as a Trustee
The Preschool Constitution requires there to be five trustees. We always need new members to bring differing viewpoints and skills to the team. Please catch one of us at the gate or send an email if you would like to chat about getting involved as Fundraising Lead.
The Benefits
Research shows clear benefits for children when parents become actively involved in their child's learning and development from an early age. Volunteering as a trustee offers an ideal opportunity for you to become more actively and practically involved in this aspect of your child's life. It will also make a real difference to how the setting is managed.
What is involved?
There are lots of ways you can contribute and the good thing is you don't need any experience to make a difference - you can be involved in building new partnerships with other parents and professionals, coming up with new fundraising ideas and getting exciting plans off the ground. There are also three key roles on the board of trustees - Chair, Treasurer and Secretary. We are fortunate to have an Administration Manager who deals with day to day administration.
The Preschool Constitution requires there to be five trustees. We always need new members to bring differing viewpoints and skills to the team. Please catch one of us at the gate or send an email if you would like to chat about getting involved as Fundraising Lead.
The Benefits
Research shows clear benefits for children when parents become actively involved in their child's learning and development from an early age. Volunteering as a trustee offers an ideal opportunity for you to become more actively and practically involved in this aspect of your child's life. It will also make a real difference to how the setting is managed.
What is involved?
There are lots of ways you can contribute and the good thing is you don't need any experience to make a difference - you can be involved in building new partnerships with other parents and professionals, coming up with new fundraising ideas and getting exciting plans off the ground. There are also three key roles on the board of trustees - Chair, Treasurer and Secretary. We are fortunate to have an Administration Manager who deals with day to day administration.