Trustees Annual Report 2024
Autumn 2023.
We welcomed back 3 of our existing children and four new children. This term was all about getting to know the children and helping to settle them into preschool and filling the Preschool routine. With a range of ages from 2.3 - 4 years their needs were all very different. And with new ones who were quite little their attention span was small. So chat times were short and we focused on lots of support with their personal and social development as well as their language skills.
We followed their interests of vehicles, our families and the community. Before moving onto the topic of Autumn and then Christmas. We went on walks around the local area looking at the colours and leaves learning about the animals you may see in autumn. Learning about colours that we see, messy painting with trucks and listening to the recycling lorry outside. Then going onto learn about christmas taking part in decorating our own tree with children's angel decorations in the church.
A few prospective visitors looked around and we then had two new starters. One who had been coming to toddler group who then wanted to join the Preschool.
We had a visit from the fire service to do their fire check. We were very lucky as they brought their fire engine so the children really enjoyed that. We worked hard settling a little boy
At the last AGM, I stepped down as Chair and transitioned into the role of Manager, taking over from Khadine as Supervisor and assuming Sarah's managerial responsibilities.Working one morning a week at preschool and doing a few hours admin at home. We said goodbye to Khadine as a member of staff but welcomed her onto the committee.
We anticipated Ofsted which we were due as our last inspection was 2018 5 years ago.
Spring 2024
We welcomed 2 new children this term..both families had previously attended with their older children.
Our topics this term started with winter: looking at the weather, winter animals, food and clothing before learning about Chinese new year. We then went on to learn about mothers and babies, looking at weight and measurement, ourselves as babies and mothers day and Easter. We made some porridge to warm us up on the cold winter days and had a go at using chopsticks to eat noodles at snack time. The children came in dressed up for world book day and we looked at their favourite books.
Our trips this term were a fun visit to Junglaroo as well as taking part in Little City in the village hall.
The EYA Helen Stephenson came to visit to check in and support us as needed.
3 new children started some who have been to toddler group. Toddler group had a busy first day back after more advertising on Facebook. With 12 people then the following 8.
Preschool celebrated their 40th Birthday with a cake and an article in the Gazette. Sarah came down to help us celebrate and the children made a 40th banner.
Summer term
We now have 13 in on a Friday and 10 on a Tuesday. So we have 3 of us working on Fridays. This has been a good opportunity for us to all work together as a team and share our ideas.
We welcomed 4 new children most of whom who's older siblings have been with us previously.
Our topics this term were looking after our teeth, spring, life cycles, insects, planting and growing.
We focused on getting the school leavers ready for school encouraging further independence and school readiness..such as asking for help, putting shoes and coats on and working out turn taking.
We looked after caterpillars and watched them grow and turn into cocoons before transitioning into butterflies. Flo's mum Sarah kindly lent us a box of resources on looking after our teeth which the children really enjoyed especially cleantrhe giant teeth with the giant toothbrush!
On 24th May we had our Ofsted inspection, which went very smoothly, a really nice inspector who made us all feel at ease. We were thrilled with our Good grading.
We had the early years consultant come to visit to support me as a new manager.
Our trips this term were to the St Johns Garden centre and Junglaroo.
After half term we trialed opening Thursdays with myself and Emma. After sending out a parent questionnaire we thought we should give it ago as many who were currently with us would take it up then see how it went from there.
We had a further 2 new starters both from swallows. Who also come to toddlers..one who loves toddlers so much mum.wanted to fit it in that she could do at least one session with us a week. We also had 3 visitors who signed up to start in September.
Emma and Georgina worked hard on preparing the school leavers transition documents to pass on to their teachers. We did a visit to Swimbridge school one afternoon which the children really enjoyed.
The children made a display with handprints to make a bunch of flowers for the church flower festival.
On the last day of term we invited families to join us for a Teddy bears picnic to say goodbye to the 5 big ones going off to school in September. They were presented with a little gift of
Mr men and little miss book appropriate to their character! A hand print with a personal peom and their graduation certificate. To show how special they are and to wish them all the best moving on.
The children were alo treated with heart bon bon sweets from Emma and Georgina during the last week and a jammi dodger at snack time!
Autumn 2024
Started back with a healthy number of 11 children on roll which has increased over the term.
Thursdays were a success so we continue with these. Most days we now have 10 or more children in the morning and dropping off in the afternoon.
We welcomed two new children and their families who had visited in the summer term.
Our topics this term have been Autumn, tractors and harvest. We had a great trip to Woolmers Barn farm visiting the animals and having a play.
We hope to visit the garden centre to see the Christmas decorations and model trains later in the term as well as the South Molton Christmas tree festival.
I want to thank Emma and Georgina for all the dedication, time, and care they pour into the Preschool. They truly make it a wonderful place to work and a warm, nurturing environment for the children. Their support has been invaluable in helping me settle into my role as manager, and I’m incredibly grateful for everything they do. Thank you both!
SWIMBRIDGE PRE-SCHOOL
GENERAL FUND - RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER 2024
| FEES PARENTS EARLY YEARS EDUCATIONAL FUNDING 3-4 years CHILDCARE VOUCHERS SUB TOTAL OTHER RECEIPTS MILK REFUND FUNDRAISING GRANTS DONATIONS BANK INTEREST SALE OF ASSETS TODDLER GROUP RENT OTHER SUB TOTAL TOTAL PAYMENTS SALARIES/WAGES MILK RENT LIGHT AND HEAT INSURANCE & MEMBERSHIP TELEPHONE/INTERNET CATERING CONSUMABLES EQUIPMENT COSTS: FUNDRAISING COSTS: OFFICE OUTINGS REGISTRATION DBS CHECKS TRAINING ACCOUNTANCY MISCELLANEOUS TOTAL RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS BROUGHT FWD 1ST JANUARY 2024 NET SURPLUS TOTAL SWIMBRIDGE PRE-SCHOOL STATEMENT OF MONETARY ASSETS AND LIABILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER 2024 MONETARY ASSETS Treasurers Account 30 Day Notice -Redundancy Instant access - Contingency TOTAL Represented by: Bank Accounts Pre-School Accounts Difference |
Jan-24 Feb-24 Mar-24 Apr-24 May-24 Jun-24 Jul-24 Aug-24 Sep-24 Oct-24 Nov-24 Dec-24 1194.30 771.50 1125.20 429.84 407.88 1285.56 869.76 0.00 147.96 744.66 448.80 318.60 7744.06 0.00 732.78 1881.32 911.40 1369.64 3517.80 911.40 911.40 1343.25 2764.17 6359.79 1343.25 22046.20 154.60 117.60 127.40 93.96 156.60 104.40 156.60 0.00 46.98 295.92 219.24 140.94 1614.24 1348.90 1621.88 3133.92 1435.20 1934.12 4907.76 1937.76 911.40 1538.19 3804.75 7027.83 1802.79 31404.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 249.06 275.00 509.44 6.00 173.10 1212.60 0.00 0.00 8.23 8.81 8.82 8.26 8.56 9.13 8.28 7.94 6.81 6.61 6.99 6.18 94.62 0.00 0.00 500.00 1500.00 2000.00 257.29 8.81 8.82 8.26 8.56 284.13 8.28 7.94 506.81 516.05 1512.99 179.28 3307.22 1606.19 1630.69 3142.74 1443.46 1942.68 5191.89 1946.04 919.34 2045.00 4320.80 8540.82 1982.07 34711.72 1019.67 1802.23 1359.29 1944.77 1662.51 2153.59 3315.29 2302.93 2180.10 3300.23 2885.70 2721.86 26648.17 0.00 432.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 342.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 504.00 0.00 0.00 638.00 1916.00 102.88 143.85 45.57 12.58 304.88 636.05 132.00 768.05 31.14 31.14 31.14 31.14 31.14 31.14 37.14 51.54 51.54 51.54 103.54 63.19 545.33 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 16.04 33.60 49.64 33.43 0.00 0.00 51.95 0.00 0.00 335.54 0.00 28.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 448.92 0.00 0.00 0.00 50.00 50.00 0.00 142.14 142.14 0.00 500.00 1500.00 2000.00 1619.12 1833.37 1390.43 2807.76 2227.79 2200.77 3733.54 2354.47 3395.64 3364.35 4489.24 3456.65 32873.13 10283.07 10270.14 10067.46 11819.77 10455.47 10170.36 13161.48 11373.98 9938.85 8588.21 9544.66 13596.24 -12.93 -202.68 1752.31 -1364.30 -285.11 2991.12 -1787.50 -1435.13 -1350.64 956.45 4051.58 -1474.58 1838.59 10270.14 10067.46 11819.77 10455.47 10170.36 13161.48 11373.98 9938.85 8588.21 9544.66 13596.24 12121.66 2290.47 2078.98 3822.47 2449.91 2156.24 5138.23 3342.45 1899.38 541.93 1491.77 5536.36 4055.60 34803.79 3354.29 3357.99 3361.70 3365.17 3368.77 3372.61 3376.09 3379.43 3382.30 3385.08 3388.14 3390.74 40482.31 4625.38 4630.49 4635.60 4640.39 4645.35 4650.64 4655.44 4660.04 4663.98 4667.81 4671.74 4675.32 55822.18 10270.14 10067.46 11819.77 10455.47 10170.36 13161.48 11373.98 9938.85 8588.21 9544.66 13596.24 12121.66 131108.28 10270.14 10067.46 11819.77 10455.47 10170.36 13161.48 11373.98 9938.85 8588.21 9544.66 13596.24 12121.66 131108.28 10270.14 10067.46 11819.77 10455.47 10170.36 13161.48 11373.98 9938.85 8588.21 9544.66 13596.24 12121.66 131108.28 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 |
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INDEPENDENT EK4MtNER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SWIMBIUDGE PRE-S HOOL . I rew)rt on the financial statements of Swimbridge Pre-school of the y&ar ended 31 * December 2024 which are sel out on page 4. Respectlve responsibilities of Truslees and EmIller The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's tnisttts consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 (2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the 201 l Act. to follov the procedures laid dow'n in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5Xb) of the 201 l Act: and to stale whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's report My examination was ¢aTried out in xc<thce with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An emmination includes a review of the accounting records kepi by the charity and comparison of the accounts pr¢sented with those records. It also includes consid¢ration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do noi provide all the evidence that would be required in an audiL and consequently no opinion is 8iven 8$ to whether the accounts present a'tnie and fair vie and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. IDdepeDdent exAmlner's Ststement In connection with my examination, no Matter has come to my altentioTh: I Which gives m¢ r¢&sonable cause to believ¢ thaL in any malerial YesCL the trustees have not met the requirements to ensure that: (a) Proper accounting records kept in accordjnce with seclion 130 of th¢ 2011 ACL and (b) Accounts are prepared which agree with th¢ accounting rewrds and to comply with the counting requments of the 2011 Act. 2 To which. in my opinion. attention should be drnwft in order io enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Dwcrick Crick & Co Chartered Accountants 15a Silver stre¢t Barnstaple EX32 8HR Name: Si¢d. 28th (tober 2025
WIMBRIDGE PRE-SCHOOL RECEIFfs AND PAYMENTS ACCO THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2 2024 2024 2023 2023 RECEllryS Fees from: Parents Childcare Vouchers Early Yws Educational Funding 7,744 1,614 22,046 4,723 ,163 13.775 31,404 19,661 Other: .-- Fundraising and Donations Grants Bank Interest 1213 1.686 160 72 95 IJ08 Total Receipts 32.712 21,579 EXPEI¥4SES Rent Light and Heat Wages Insurance Telephone Professional Fees and Registration Administration Fees Training F4uipment 1916 305 26,648 1,218 347 18,115 608 411 936 41 545 50 142 449 Totsl Payments 30073 21.796 NET SURPLUS-2023 DEFtcrr FOR THE YEAR 1,839 217 RECONCILIATION OF THE GENERAL FUND Brought forward 1° January 2024 Net Surplus- 2023 Deficit - for the Year 10282 lJ39 10,499 217 12,121 10.282 MONETARY ASSETS Cash at Bank.. Lloyds Treasurers A¢¢ount Business Account Business 30 Day Account 4,055 3J91 4,675 2,311 3.351 4,620 12,121 10.282