Tweedbank Early Learners

Charity registered in Scotland SC048586

OUR SETTING

Tweedbank Early Learners has been set in the heart of our community for over 40 years

We have designated space within Tweedbank Community Centre, and have free flow access to part

of the Community Garden, which is safe and securely fenced in

REGISTRATION AND PARTNERSHIPS

We are registered with The Care Inspectorate to provide places for children from the age of 2 years to entry into primary school, they carry out inspections of our setting to ensure we are meeting The Health and Social Care Standards

We are also subject to Education Scotland inspections. Reports are displayed on our foyer notice board

We work in partnership with Scottish Borders Council to provide Early Learning & Childcare for children aged 3 years until they attend Primary One. These places are funded from the term after your child’s 3rd birthday. Our partnership status is subject to a comprehensive set of terms and conditions and strict regulation

We are a member of Early Years Scotland, and through them we receive support, advice and also Public Liability Insurance cover which is revised and renewed annually

HOW WE OPERATE

Tweedbank Early Learners Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation known as Tweedbank Early Learners (SCIO) is a not for profit charity. We are registered with The Scottish Charity Regulator, OSCR, and are governed by a Board of Trustees. The manager is in charge of the day to day running of the setting, and also sits on the board


Current opportunity

We are seeking Trustees to join our Board, and in particular someone to take up the role of Secretary. We also have opportunities for a Trustee to lead our Fundraising Team (assisted by our parent group) A Trustee of Tweedbank Early Learners will work with other trustees, the nursery management team, staff members and volunteers to ensure the charity is carrying out its intended purpose which is to provide the highest quality Early Learning and Childcare for children and families in our local and wider community. The role of the Board is to safeguard and promote the Vision, Values and Aims of Tweedbank Early Learners (SCIO) to determine the strategy and structure of the charity, and to ensure that it operates in an effective, responsible and accountable manner We are looking for caring, dynamic and committed individuals, who will help to drive our charity forwards. Both challenging and rewarding in equal measure, our trustee roles will provide you with an opportunity to support a local charity and really make a difference.