Preschool Management
Blackburn Preschool is managed by a voluntary Committee of Management (COM), which is elected from the parent group annually. The COM is made up of 12 voting members who meet monthly. The Committee supports the teaching team and program, manages the budget and takes responsibility for compliance with rules and regulations. There are a range of positions, including President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, Enrolments, Grants, Marketing, Maintenance, Social and Fundraising.
Some responsibilities of the COM include:
employment of staff and related issues (i.e. payment of salaries)
payment of preschool running costs incurred throughout the year
managing the enrolments and the enrolment process
maintenance of the building, grounds and equipment, and
coordinating social and fundraising events for preschool families.
In addition, there is also an opportunity for parents and carers to volunteer as a member of the ‘Friends of Blackburn Preschool’, which meet when needed to assist the Social and Fundraising coordinators in organising specific events for the preschool community.
It is the dedication and enthusiasm of parent volunteers that make Blackburn Preschool such a vibrant and welcoming community. Parent participation is vital to the operation of the preschool and ensures that it is the Blackburn Preschool community that shapes our children’s learning environment. We welcome and greatly appreciate parent involvement.
Policies
Our policies are guided by the National Quality Frameworks and National Regulations. Hard copies of our policies can be found in the Parent Folder located on the outdoor Information shelf.
Quality Area 1 – Educational program and practice
Quality Area 2 – Children's health and safety
Acceptance and Refusal of Authorisations
Dealing with Infectious Diseases
Dealing with Medical Conditions
Delivery and Collection of Children
Incident, Injury, Trauma and Illness
Nutrition, Oral Health and Active Play
Road Safety Education and Safe Transport
Tobacco, Alcohol and other Drugs
Quality Area 3 – Physical environment
Occupational Health and Safety
Quality Area 4 – Staffing arrangements
Determining Responsible Person
Participation of Volunteers and Student
Quality Area 5 – Relationships with children
Quality Area 6 – Collaborative partnerships with families and communities
Enrolment and Orientation: Free Kindergarten
Quality Area 7 – Governance and leadership
Governance and Management of a Service
Information and Communication Technology
