1. Agree and sign minutes from last meeting. |
- These were signed and agreed.
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2. Matters arising from last meeting. |
- Flan Ball from North Somerset District Council is no longer responsible for Hilltop hall, his replacement will be approached regarding the problem with graffiti and painting the porch.
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3. Chair's Report. |
- Sally Melson has been interviewed by OFSTED and cleared as 'suitable' to be chairperson.
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- The Operational Plan is to be looked at. It needs to include the management structure, which is currently not included.
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- A Prospectus for the playgroup in the format of an A4 ring binder is currently being planned. Ideas regarding the information it should contain are welcome.
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- The AGM will be held on Monday 14th November, the meeting will be followed by a parents evening. Letters will be sent to new parents approx. mid-August.
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- Logo Competition - a trustee will be asked to judge the competition. New sweatshirts, note paper etc. will show the new logo.
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- Staff have been asked to decide between themselves which two colours they would like for sweatshirts / polo shirts / cardigans.
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- At the Carnival on 11th June the playgroup stall will sell sweets, drinks, books and have a lucky dip.
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- New posters advertising the playgroups will be displayed in as many places as possible.
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- Portishead Paper has agreed to display our advertisement for spaces as often as they are able to.
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- Our web site - www.portisheadplaygroups.co.uk is constantly changing and being updated and the e-mail is working. Gil suggested changing the word vacancies to staff vacancies in order to avoid confusion with places for children.
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- Ten Pin Bowling - A night out is being arranged for Thursday 26th May at Hollywood Bowl the cost is £10 per person.
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- A staff/committee Barbecue will be held at
Brampton on 17th July at 2pm. Partners/Families will be very
welcome.
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- The summer Fete will be on 9th July 12.00 - 3.00pm at Brampton.
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4. Treasurer's Report.
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- New contracts will soon be given to all staff. These will no longer show the hours an individual works.
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- Normal Working Hours Sheets have been updated and were given out.
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- A letter explaining the changes to Government Funding has been given to parents.
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- Our current financial position is good. We are due one more funding cheque.
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- Charges for hiring Hilltop hall have increased to £5.40 per session and £8.25 per week for the garage.
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- Hilltop will be closed on Polling Day 5th May, anyone who has paid for a session will receive a refund.
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5. Brampton Report.
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- The Easter raffle raised £46 and £126 was received from Funding Direct. This money has been used to buy new toys.
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- It was agreed that a TV and video which has been donated to the playgroup will be sold as it is not currently used.
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- The first In-Service day went well.
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- Rose and Carole will be attending a Management course in May.
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6. Brampton Parent Rep's Report.
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- Parent Rep's will soon be getting together to plan the
Leaver's Party on 18th July.
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7. Hilltop Report.
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- New staff have settled in well.
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