Committee meeting 9th March 2010. 7.30pm
Present: D. Price, S. Howes, K. Geelhoed, R. Barden, R,Morgan, S.Preest, A.Freuler, S.Lewis, B. Mannion, SA.Matthews, F. Kear, D.Maass, L.Price, A.Biddle
Apologies: M. Davies, D.Haddock, B.Burgess, T.Donabie, J.Sewell
1. Minutes of previous meeting were reviewed and agreed by all present.
2. Move
(Scott Howes is the early years foundation link with the school.)
Update - Anne has phoned Ofsted re. Re-registration of the lower building for September. They said we were unable to make a formal application until the end of July. We have downloaded the forms ready for this application.
The lease forms still haven’t arrived. We need to know terms ie. \What we will be paying for) The person dealing with this at Shirehall has left, so Fliss is constantly try to contact them re. Getting the lease.
Action: Scott will feedback to Mrs. Lawson, also whether she can have any influence on things moving forward.
The River centre are moving out during August. This doesn’t leave much time for us to move, and then the school to move into our building. Anne and some staff are meeting Bev and River centre staff on Maundy Thursday to decide what equipment is being left, and what is moving to Naas Lane. Scott, and Louisa Lawson need to be at the the meeting also, for their input into the arrangements. Scott will liaise with the school re. Kitchen area and paint/storage area, as to whether the school want them/come to some arrangement with playgroup.
Discussed possibility of highlighting a week during the Summer holidays, to ask parents to help with the move.
Action: Anne and Serena to ‘push’ for moving date, so that arrangement s can be made.
Considerations re. The move – Anne to check how many toilets per child are required. We may need to have places for 20 , instead of 24 children. The river centre should have let us know which children will be transferring over to us in September. If anyone is concerned whether their child has a space, they need to speak to Fliss.
Action: Staff are to consider the age of entry. Should it be raised again to 2 yrs 6 mths, or should we put a limit on how many 2 year olds we take – to allow enough space for those children who are older, with nursery vouchers, or in pre-school year. Also we may need to keep 2 spaces free, for example if new children move into the area.
Discussion was had re. Time of finish of the afternoon sessions, and whether this should be earlier or later than school finishing time. To be considered further.
A letter was in the press about the moves, Lynne Sargent is dealing with the complaints that arose from the letter. She may do a press release to put matters straight.
Financial update
We have moved to b Lloyds bank. Online facility is still not set up yet. The budget we have set, seems to be working well.
Uniform
Some staff have said they cannot afford to buy uniform. Graduate fund can be used for this. Xamax is a company online, for tops etc. Where staff are getting their uniform from. A £25 allowance each has been given. It was suggested that they have separate name badges. This was voted on – all were in favour of staff uniforms to be bought, with separate name badges.
Fliss’ hours
Currently Fliss work an average of 16 hours a week. 20 hours a week has been suggested by Donna., Anne and Serena, as there is too much work for 16 hours. There is enough money to pay for this. This was voted upon. All were in favour.
Nursery World
This magazine would keep staff up to date with courses and information, legislation and articles for staff learning. It costs £84 a year. All voted in favour of this.
Fundraising
£31.10 was raised by the cake sale.
Jumble sale is on March 20th 11am. Agreed to 20p entrance fee, and tables to be set up –different prices for items on each table. There were enough volunteers for Friday evening for setting up and Saturday morning. Leona to do posters to distribute/display. Scott to ask school for 4 collapsable canteen tables.
A.O.B
Staff want to have a teambuilding day. To try to resolve some staff issues. Staff reported that this was necessary ,and they would like to use Donna’s business for this day. All staff were in agreement about this and it was agreed by the committee.
Next meeting
Tuesday 27th April 2010 7.30pm