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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Joint Chair - Katharine Fitzpatrick
I'm Katharine and I have joined the Trustees as Co-Chair. I am a Mum of four children - the youngest two are 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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Joint Chair - Genna Tuckett
I'm Genna and I have joined the Trustees as Co-Chair. My little boy, Theo, is at Heavitree Preschool. I have worked in the charity sector for 22 years, currently working in an early years educational charity for schools and preschools in Africa. I am delighted to do the little I can to support the preschool and I would certainly encourage parents / families to get involved. |
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Secretary - Megan York
I’m Megan and I have taken on the role of Secretary this year. My son Wilf attends Heavitree Preschool and will join his older brother at St Michael’s in September. I am a reception 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. |
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Treasurer - Heather Thompson
I’m Heather and I have taken on the role of Treasurer this year. My eldest finishes Heavitree Preschool this summer after two enjoyable years and his brother joins in September. I am an architect and enjoy playing hockey with my local team. |
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Trustee - Alex Adams
I’m Alex and I am a Trustee at Heavitree Preschool. Both my boys have attended preschool, with my younger son finishing this summer. I work in Oral Surgery at the RD&E Hospital and we're based locally in Heavitree. |
Volunteering as a Trustee
Every year we look to invite new 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 to the Preschool if you would like to chat about getting involved.
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 a Business Manager who deals with the day to day running of the Preschool, with the accounts and other areas of paperwork.
Every year we look to invite new 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 to the Preschool if you would like to chat about getting involved.
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 a Business Manager who deals with the day to day running of the Preschool, with the accounts and other areas of paperwork.