Trustees of Christchurch Preschool are unpaid organisers of the charity. Their role is to ensure the trust is run in accordance with its mission statement, to oversee financials and other important areas such as safeguarding of children, curriculum as well as fundraising. They provide important checks and balances to ensure the charity complies with the law and offers high-quality educational provision for the young children, and the families, it serves.
Trustees, the manager and staff demonstrate a good understanding of their responsibilities with regards to safeguarding children.
Ofsted, April 2022
Sophie Bacon – Chair of Trustees
Sophie is a full-time mother of three young girls. Her two eldest daughters now attend Hamilton Primary School and her youngest daughter attends Christchurch Preschool. Sophie is also a qualified secondary school teacher and supported local primary schools with their maths education. She joined the trustees in February 2022 and took on the role of Chair in September 2022.
Emily Ann Scrivener – Trustee
Originally from rural Ohio, Emily Ann is no stranger to the importance of community input and responsibility. She brings transferable skills from her executive assistant background to her role as secretary and is excited to see how Christchurch Preschool continues to be a pillar of the community and a great foundation for our young children.
Lizzy Mayell – Trustee
Lizzy’s background is in journalism and PR consultancy so brings skills in communication and creativity to the role of trustee. She has twins who attend Christchurch Preschool and is passionate about the area’s community spirit of which the preschool plays a big role.
Elspeth Hammond – Trustee
Elspeth is a qualified Primary school teacher with a specialism in Early Years education and a strong passion for supporting young children in their formative years.
As a mum to three girls—two of whom have attended the preschool—she has personal appreciation for the nurturing and supportive environment it provides. Being part of this preschool community as both a parent and a trustee combines her professional experience with her personal commitment to helping the setting continue to thrive.
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