Trustees role:

• Act in the best interests of the charity; promoting its values and working to achieve its charitable objectives.

• Work as part of a team with the other trustees; whilst bringing their own ideas, perspectives and experiences to the committee.

• Regularly attend committee meetings and contribute to the effective management of the charity.

• Read committee papers and contribute to the decision-making process of the committee.

• Work with the Treasurer to set priorities for the budget.

• Undertake Ofsted suitability checks as required.

• Use safe recruitment procedures and work to Early Years Foundation Stage requirements to employ suitable adults to work with the children.

• Employ a Manager to act as the person in charge of the early years provision; supporting them to successfully manage the childcare provision and ensure that the Early Years Foundation Stage and Ofsted registration requirements are met.

• Ensure all committee members and staff have clearly identified roles and responsibilities.

• Submit the annual update, or annual return and accounts, to the Charity Commission.

• Ensure that the charity complies with the rules in its constitution, charity law, and other relevant regulations that govern the work of the charity.