MOTHER GOOSE PLAYGROUP AND JACK HORNER PRESCHOOL
MINUTES OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
HELD ON 15 MARCH 2023
PRESENT
Ann, Michelle, Carol Hazel, Kate, Catherine, Nuala
APOLOGIES
Connie
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DETAILS Minutes of previous AGM were 2019. Due to COVID pandemic there were no outstanding/further actions. There was a discussion on COVID and how changes were made and worked through.
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- Leaders Report – Hazel gave Mother Goose Report. BBC Children in Need grant was transferred from Summer Scheme and used for Covid related purposes both indoor and outdoor. The Rooms have been completely transformed. The Chairperson congratulated staff on a job well done by all. There are still students in placements and a new relief member of staff. Fundraising was excellent considering the economics and was in the region of £6k. The setting remained open 5 days per week over COVID with staff covering as and when required. All COVID hygiene routines that were in place during the pandemic would remain in place to minimise risks.
ACTION
- Catherine gave Jack Horner Report. Nuala as a new member of staff is a great asset to the team and setting. There is a new Early Years Specialist, Christine Robinson has been replaced by Marina McClenaghan. Jack Horner has been allocated 12 places, 8 on portal and possibly a 1 2 1 but there are always late comers. A new sign has been put in place on the side of the building. £1k has been used for outdoor learning. Training on loose parts has been completed. Catherine self nominated with the inspectorate for Jack Horner inspection – all ok. Outings
have been to Leabank, library, museum and forest. There has been a nurture garden and the feed back from parents has been positive. 3. The committee was dissolved. 4. All positions were declared vacant. A short discussion took place as Hazel said she has had interest from parents wishing to help out and support with fundraising events but none of them would come to the AGM as they did not want to be in a management role. 5. Nominations were invited from all present. Ann was proposed by Hazel for Chairperson and seconded by Kate. Michelle was proposed by Kate for Treasurer and seconded by Catherine. Connie (had agreed with Hazel to take on the role of Secretary) was proposed by Hazel in her absence for Secretary. Carol was proposed by Kate for Staff Liaison and seconded by Nuala. It was agreed that Carol would liaise with Connie and explain the role of Secretary and give her a copy of the booklet. Hazel would draw up a list of Committee Members from those parents who had expressed an interest in being on the Committee but who would not take on a management role. Meeting ended.