2021-07-31-accounts - Gorran Preschool

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Gorran Pre-school

Monday 22[nd] November 2021

Present: Sue Bunney (chairperson) Michelle Bear (leader), Lesley Pothecary (treasurer), Carolyn Fox (committee member), Julia Clough (secretary), Aimee Johns (assistant), Danielle Johns, Gemma Allen (assistant), Alex Tait, Jenni Ferguson, Miranda Smith, Michael Smith,

	1 Apologies:None received	Action
	2 Minutes from the previous zoom meeting:Circulated and approved MB & LP
	Matters Arising: None
	3 Chair’s Report: SB Welcomed everyone and commented that after 2 years of lockdown it was great to finally be able to get together. SB expressed her thanks to the leader and her team for the work they have done and the challenges they have faced over the last 2 years to keep the pre-school open. She also thanked parents for their care in dropping their children off at the top gate and having to watch as they crossed the field. Overall, the new routines which have had to be put in place have worked well, thanks to everyone co-operating together. SB also reported that she there was one advantage of the lockdown this was the fact that Cornwall Community Fund was accepting requests from various organisations for grants towards ‘building better.’ SB applied on behalf of pre-school and was able to secure money towards refurbishing the toilet area. She encouraged parents to have a look at the brilliant work carried out by Steve Picher, who put in a new floor, toilets plus lining the walls in hygienic material. Finally, SB thanked Michelle who is always so organised and caring, keeping calm when Ofsted descend and for gaining a ‘Good’ in their report. We must also thank Aimee, commenting on lovely quiet Aimee who is so caring and helpful to the children. Also, George who stood in during the first year of the lockdown. She commented that we are lucky to have such marvellous Staff Notedthat the chair is intending to step down in due course after seven years and asked that people consider putting their names forward for the position SB was thanked for her report,and it was accepted byMB & LP
	4 Treasurer’s Report: LP circulated the Income Expenditure Report for the year ending 31stJuly 2021

LP commented that the finances are in a sound position thanks to government grants and careful management. LP was thanked for her work. The report was accepted and approved by SB and MB 5 Leader’s Report: MB Thanked all the parents for attending the AGM and showing preschool support and understanding throughout last year. MB commented that we have come through a challenging time but have managed to keep the doors open by working as a team. MB thanked the committee for believing in her and her team and standing by us when things got tough. She commented that we have a strong management committee made up by various people from the village who are here because they want the best for our pre-school, we cannot thank them enough. MB expressed her admiration for Aimee who has grown so much through the difficulties Covid has presented. She has worked alongside me getting on with sometimes exceedingly tricky situations, Aimee you are a credit to our pre-school. MB also commented that it was a pleasure to welcome Gemma to our team who was thrown in at the deep end. Gemma has built up her confidence in every aspect of the job and we are very thankful for your hard work. Pre-school is getting remarkably busy, and spaces are filling up fast. We are looking to be full by Easter 2022 with no more spaces available until September 2022. Finally, your amazing children are a credit to you all These children make me smile every day. If we are not there, they are questioning why we are not working and checking that we are ok. Leigh brough baby George in to see us. The children were gentle and so caring. We truly have caring children at pre-school who love to help and tell their little stories of their weekend or their holidays. This is why we love the job we do, and it is what has kept us going through the challenging times. You have some amazing little people. Thank you SB thanked MB and her team The report accepted by SM & LP

6 Key Decision Committee Vote The Committee agreed to continue in their positions Sue Bunney Chairperson Lesley Pothecary Treasurer Julia Clough Secretary Carolyn Fox Committee member

Agreement to accept the committee; proposed MB seconded LP

7 Any Questions None raised at this stage of the meeting. 8 Open Discussion and Ideas for future fundraising and Parent involvement.

MS offered his expertise regarding software and computer issues; MB quickly accepted this offer.

MB suggested that a stay and play/craft sessions be organised for all parents to have the opportunity to come into pre-school and enjoy time with the children. This was met with much approval and enthusiasm.

There was a general discussion ranging over the running of preschool. With interest expressed by parents and interest in becoming more involved. One parent expressed interest in the chair’s role but was not able to pursue at present. MB asked parents if they were happy with how the preschool was run and the benefit to the children. All agreed that the pre-school is well run and happy. 9 Any Other Business: Parking and the speed of cars on the road outside pre-school. This was seen as an issue and the safety of the children is a concern. There was an interesting and strong discussion about how this can be addressed. Although there were a number of suggestions brought forwards. Parents were encouraged to put their ideas forward to Gorran School head teacher. It was agreed that rural schools were not built for the volume of traffic and the narrow country roads. PL asked concerned parents to contact the county councillor to make him aware of their concerns. This she felt would add to the current debate ongoing in the council. There was no further business SB closed the meeting and welcomed everyone to join in with the wine and nibble get together. Next Committee Meeting 18[th] January 2022 at 3.45. Next AGM wo be arranged for November 2022 date to be circulated later

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