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| |---|---| 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 E￿mIller 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