Chairperson Trustee

Overview: • Leading the committee and the organisation to enable it to fulfil its purpose. • To ensure an effective relationship between: - the committee and the staff/volunteers - the committee and the external stakeholders/community • Acting as a spokesperson and figurehead as appropriate. • To supervise and support the head of staff. • Comply with the setting’s policies, data protection laws, Charity Acts, Equality Act, Ofsted, Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), the Local Authority Provider Agreement, Special educational needs and disabilities code of practice: 0-25 years, health and safety legislation, employment law • Ensure that the setting has effective safeguarding policies and procedures in accordance with the statutory requirements of the EYFS. • The chair/committee safeguarding lead should not have a role in dealing with individual cases; this is the function of the designated safeguarding lead in the setting. However, they should be made aware of any ongoing child protection cases on an unknown basis. All committee members/trustee do need to be aware of signs and symptoms of abuse and know the reporting procedures to follow if they have concerns. • Work to the groups governing document. • Attend and participate in meetings. • Contribute to the setting vision and ethos and writing of policies.

Skills

Organisation, leadership qualities, confidence, drive to move forward/lead preschool, good reader for all the documentation and a good communicator.