Overton Playgroup is run by a voluntary Parent Management Committee. The Committee is made up of parents of children at the Playgroup who manage it in terms of staffing, administration, financial affairs and fundraising.

This Playgroup is a registered charity and, as such, CANNOT operate without its Parent Management Committee. Details of current members of the committee can be found on the notice board outside Playgroup.

There are a range of opportunities for parents who are willing to volunteer and give some time to help Playgroup run successfully.

Many of the necessary jobs can be shared and divided as the present committee see fit. There are twelve places on the committee;

Three officer posts;

1. Chair - Responsible for duties such as meetings, staffing, Ofsted, Pre-School Learning Alliance and Charity Commission contact.
2. Treasurer -Responsible for banking, budgets and bills.
3. Secretary -Responsible for correspondence, agendas for meetings in consultation with chair, arranging meetings, keeping proper records of meetings.

Examples of additional positions required within the committee;

Health and Safety - Update the health and safety checks regularly.
Minutes Secretary - attends meetings, takes minutes, types and distributes.
Publicity – Newsletter, type and distribute, articles to News & Views, Test etc and marketing.
Play dough – Organise parents to help make play dough.
Merchandise – Ensure supply of merchandise at playgroup and organise fundraising items such as aprons, tea towels etc.
Postal Fundraising - Webb Ivory, Book people etc

The committee is an important part of the Playgroup but is also a fun way to meet other parents whilst supporting and shaping the education of your children.