The Committee

Our committee play a vital role in ensuring the running and existence of our pre-school. To find out more, please read the following message from our chair person, Sinead.

Hello! My name is Sinead and I’m proud to be the current Chairperson of the Youth Club Pre-School. I joined the committee in April 2025 with a heartfelt desire to give back to the community that has given so much to my family.

As a mum of three, I’ve seen firsthand the incredible impact our preschool has had on my children. Two of my boys have attended, and although my eldest missed out due to full capacity, the love, care, and nurturing environment here have helped my younger sons grow into confident, well-rounded individuals.

Before becoming a parent, I worked as an Assistant Headteacher at a primary school in Harrow. I’ve always been passionate about supporting children’s development and helping schools reflect, grow, and improve. With this background in education, I felt I could bring valuable insight and leadership to our preschool—ensuring our little ones continue to flourish and become school-ready in the best possible way.

Being part of the committee is a privilege. It’s a chance to shape the future of our preschool, support our dedicated staff, and build a strong, inclusive community for all our families.

🧠 What Is the Committee?

We’re a group of parents and community members who help run our preschool as a charity-led setting. Together, we make decisions, support staff, and ensure our preschool thrives.

🌟 Positives of Being a Committee-Led Charity Preschool

There are several benefits to this model:

  • Parental Involvement: Parents have a direct say in how the preschool is run, fostering a strong sense of community and ownership.

  • Skill Development: Committee members often gain valuable experience in leadership, finance, and governance.

  • Community Spirit: These settings tend to be deeply rooted in their local communities, creating lasting relationships. This is very much evident with us.

  • Child Centered Focus: Decisions are made with children's best interests at heart, not profit.

Role What You’ll Do

Chairperson Lead meetings, support the manager, and represent the preschool.

Secretary Organise meetings, take minutes, and manage communications.

Treasurer Oversee finances, budgets, and charity reporting.

General Member Help with fundraising, events, and policy reviews. This will include supporting with our biggest event as a pre-school - the Strawberry Fayre.

💖 Why Join?

  • Make a Difference: Your voice helps shape the preschool’s future.

  • Build Community: Meet other parents and form lasting friendships.

  • Learn New Skills: Gain experience in leadership, finance, and governance.

  • Support Your Child: Be actively involved in their learning journey.

  • Access Funding: Help secure grants and keep fees affordable.

🕒 Time Commitment

Flexible! Attend meetings (these are mainly before one of our fundraising events) and help with occasional events or tasks. Every bit helps.

🌈 Join Our Preschool Committee!

Email our Chairperson, Sinead, at [email protected]. She’ll be happy to answer any questions and support you through the process. You will be provided with clear step-by-step instructions to make the process smooth and easy.

📝 How to Join

Joining is simple and rewarding! Here’s what you’ll need to do:

  1. Apply for a DBS Check This ensures the safety of our children. If you already have a DBS registered with the Update Service, you can use that.

  2. Complete an EY2 Form This is submitted to Ofsted to officially register you as a committee member.

🤝 We’re Here to Help

If you have any questions or need support at any stage, the committee is here for you. We’re a friendly bunch, and we’ll walk you through everything.