Trustee’s Annual Report – Fylingdales Preschool
Fylingdales Preschool continues to be a fully staffed and integral educational setting within our local community. Over the past year, the preschool has enjoyed continued success and stability. Through professional training, local fundraising, the ongoing support of our committee, local businesses, and of course our families, the preschool is thriving.
Staff have undertaken training in a wide range of skills throughout the year. An exciting new opportunity for Beach School activities will encourage our young people to celebrate our unique coastal location while developing valuable outdoor skills and confidence.
Following a successful OFSTED inspection, in which the preschool achieved a rating of ‘Good’ across all categories, feedback highlighted opportunities to further strengthen our literacy provision. As a setting that continually strives for excellence, staff undertook high-quality phonics training and the decision was made to convert an outdoor building into a new “Literacy Den”. These developments have created a calm and dedicated space where children can expand their knowledge and develop a lifelong love of reading.
A huge celebration is deserved for the continued growth, care and confidence demonstrated daily by our staff team. They are thoughtful professionals who nurture the children with warmth and empathy. The preschool is managed by Becca Oliver, who volunteers an enormous amount of her time to fundraising and building relationships with local businesses, ensuring the setting is well equipped and that children are given the very best opportunities to learn and thrive. The staff are dedicated, dependable and fill the preschool with joy. We are incredibly grateful to every one of them.
The committee meets regularly and through effective fundraising initiatives and careful planning we hope to continue developing and enhancing the preschool offer. By maintaining clear and effective financial systems, we aim to ensure long-term financial stability so that local families can continue to access high-quality, affordable and personal childcare.
This year, two committee members are stepping down, while another member moves into the role of Treasurer. We say goodbye to our Chair, Dena Bagi, who has put her heart, energy and fundraising expertise to support the preschool during a turbulent time. Dena will continue to support the committee through these changes and has been instrumental in ensuring a smooth transition.
To everyone who has given their time, energy, funding, skills and warmth to help secure the future and stability of our cherished preschool — thank you.
Claire Swift
Chair, Fylingdales Playgroup Committee
May 2026