2023-08-31-accounts

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Summary ofthe main achievements ofthe charity during the year			Sparrows Playgroup started the new school year on the 5'" September with over 20 children. Two new members ofstaff started as our manager reduced her hours and another staff member left. Sparrows agreed to provid the children with a selection offruit again at snack time along with
			biscuits. The children worked on seasonal crafts and enjoyed both
			indoor and outdoor learning.
			The children made Christmas cards and gifts for the residents ofa
			nearby pensioner's housing complex. They were given to the Warden
			when the children performed an outdoor Christmas song concert for
			them. Sparrows entered a Christmas tree at the annual Christmas Tree
			Festival with a theme ofSanta's Little Helpers. They won first prize in
			their category. The children's Christmas Party was held on the last
			Thursday session and all the children were invited. Entertainment was
			provided by Timmy the Elf, Father Christmas visited a with a present for
			each child (provided by Sparrows).
			Level 3 DSL safeguarding training was completed by one member ofstaff
			in December with a further 3members ofstaff completing their Level 2	by
			February half term.
			Sparrows started back on Monday O'" January, with all COVID
			restrictions lifted. Parents were once again able to bring their children into
			the hall instead of being met at the garden gate and a one way system
			was put into place to make pickup time easier for everyone.
			A different craft was covered each week including the Chinese New Year,
			the Gruffalo, Going on a Bear Hunt and Valentines.
			Different professions were covered after Half Term together with World
			Book Day and Mother's Day. Easter related crafts were created over the
			last 2weeks ofthe Spring Term and an Easter Egg Hunt was held on the
			last Thursday Session.
			The summer term started with 40 children.
			They explored different colours ofthe rainbow and learned how rainbows
			are created.
			The children experienced a variety ofdifferent genres ofmusic and
			explored how music could be made with the instruments and leading up
			the King's coronation the children made crowns, carriages and bunting	to
			celebrate.
			The children met and talked to local Police Officers and learnt about the
			RLNI, which plays a very important part in Island life. There was
			opportunities to role play the Emergency Services including hospitals and
			the fire service. Within this theme we looked at our bodies and how to
			keep healthy and strong.
			A photographer came for photo day and we then covered the topic All
			about Me. We celebrated Father's Day and there was plenty ofoutdoor
			play and a trip to a beach hut.
			Sports Day was successfully held at the local primary school at the end
			ofJune.

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