C1403 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Hi All I've been on/off this forum for several years and this week at our AGM will be stepping down as Chair for our Pre-School . So, my (hopefully) final question is my replacement. No one has volunteered to take on the role and I haven't activity searched. I think people know it comes with responsibility and aren't overly keen . Would a replacement need to be named at the AGM or is it down to the new Committee to name someone at their next meeting. I'm also the nominated individual with Ofsted so assume it needs to be done quickly. I don't want to leave the setting high and dry or on a bad note but I get the feeling I may be guilt tripped to stay if no one else nominates themselves and I really do not want to this time. 4 years has been enough and I'm ready to move on now my children are at school. I want to give as much advise to the new Committee as I can so any advise is much appreciated. Thanks for all your help over the past few years. C x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondie Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 I think the new committee can vote for chair at their first meeting. When I was at committee led setting our chair worked alongside the new one for a while to support her, she also made herself available to help advise for a few months and attended first few committee meetings to help them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Can I just ask what do your Chairs do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 I can't help thinking unless you actually 'leave' no one is going to even start looking for a replacement- they will just rely on your goodwill? Note: I don't actually have any experience of committees though, it's just my personal view. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C1403 Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 18 hours ago, zigzag said: Can I just ask what do your Chairs do? I can tell you what I've done , in no particular order. Chaired meetings Manager Supervision and Appraisals Recruitment of staff Assist treasurer with accounting Organise various maintenance that is needed Pay staff wages Review all policies/staff contracts Submit all legal documents to CHousr and C Commission Liase with Ofsted re EY2s Helped with fundraising events It sometimes felt like a full time job but unpaid! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C1403 Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 18 hours ago, louby loo said: I can't help thinking unless you actually 'leave' no one is going to even start looking for a replacement- they will just rely on your goodwill? Note: I don't actually have any experience of committees though, it's just my personal view. Yes exactly that and I need to make sure I stick to my guns.I am definitely standing down but happy to help a new chair get the ball rolling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 On 05/11/2019 at 14:45, C1403 said: I can tell you what I've done , in no particular order. Chaired meetings Manager Supervision and Appraisals Recruitment of staff Assist treasurer with accounting Organise various maintenance that is needed Pay staff wages Review all policies/staff contracts Submit all legal documents to CHousr and C Commission Liase with Ofsted re EY2s Helped with fundraising events It sometimes felt like a full time job but unpaid! Oh my goodness gracious me, I am amazed that you do all this. What a lucky group to have you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouseketeer Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 On 07/11/2019 at 19:19, zigzag said: Oh my goodness gracious me, I am amazed that you do all this. What a lucky group to have you. My thoughts too zigzag, they are soon going to realise how lucky they were. My committees haven't always assigned roles at the AGM, they have another meeting within a few days, but I am NP not the Chair so I guess you will need to make Ofsted aware you are no longer the NP. Best Wishes C1403 :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondie Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 This is why many settings find it almost impossible to find a Chairperson - so many responsibilities even if the load is spread out. Well done to you C1403 for taking on the role - I hope your setting have appreciated you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C1403 Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 (edited) Well that is it. Formally resigned and we have a new chair Handover in process and yes I think st the end my hard work was appreciated. Now I find myself leaning towards the school PTA :-O All the best everyone, your advise has been invaluable. X Edited November 12, 2019 by C1403 Tyoo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouseketeer Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Good luck with the next challenge :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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