The Wallops’ Pre-School
Registered Charity Number: 1027625
School Lane
Nether Wallop Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 8EH 01264 782051
staffthewallopspreschool@gmail.com
Yearly Overview 2019-20
Well, I predicted that we would have a challenging year ahead, but being forewarned did not forearm us at all... Little did any of us know the extent of the trials of 2020!
It all began so well with a full staff and children quota, and a wonderfully refreshed outdoor learning area. Then our manager was offered a position elsewhere, and our deputy wanted a change of scene, so they both handed in their notice before Christmas. We were incredibly fortunate to have high quality candidates to interview, resulting in Sian joining us to head up the team in the New Year. Ashley was promoted to deputy and we began recruiting for new staff. Meanwhile Lauren decided that she wanted to move away from childcare, leaving us a bit short on staff again. Once again we had some great candidates to interview, but then COVID put a halt on everything as we went into a national lockdown.
This created a whole new level of difficulty for committee, staff and parents alike! We were forced to close the doors for 3 months and go into isolation at home. The situation changed daily and no one knew what to plan for or what to expect. A Facebook page was set up so that staff could keep everyone updated and share ideas and activities. This proved incredibly successful, as parents started sharing their ideas and photos too, and it was even used for shared stories and circle time, and online meetings. It was fantastic to see a community pulling together in a time of national crisis. The other benefit of being locked down was that there was plenty of time for the staff to update policies, paperwork, skills and training!
And then in July we opened our doors again, with restrictions and guidelines in place. We were all rather apprehensive, and agreed to just take back school leavers and key working children to keep our numbers low. Thankfully everyone adapted to the ‘new normal’ brilliantly and the Pre-School was functioning again. Huge thanks to the staff for incredible resourcefulness and resilience in making everyone feel safe and welcome, and continuing to engage with those still at home.
The fundraising from the vintage fair in August was included in this year’s accounts, and we did manage to hold a few small Christmas activities, but then all fundraising activities ceased. We had to cancel the Bingo night and jumble sale, and there was no village fete or vintage fair, so none of our usual revenue streams! We still received our Funding each term, but there was no income from fees and we still had to pay full rent and rates. Having worked through the figures, we knew that it was going to be incredibly difficult to survive financially. Thankfully everyone in lockdown resorted to online shopping, meaning we continued to receive funds through our Easyfundraising app. We also set up a Just Giving page to ensure we were able to pay the staff and guarantee they had jobs to return to. Unfortunately, we did not qualify for the government furlough scheme, but later found out that we were eligible for a business rates grant. This has taken a huge amount of pressure off in case there are further lockdowns, and guaranteeing re-opening fully in September. We also received a local grant to be able to move our key-working to an online platform. This covered the cost of new tablets, setting up Tapestry and staff training.
So we adapted and survived! It is still this amazing community and support which keeps the Pre-School going and we are incredibly grateful. This has been the biggest test any of us has had to face and I couldn’t be prouder of you all!
Moving on to 2020/21
We move onto a new year with continued uncertainty and apprehension. New COVID health procedures are in place and resources have had to be limited. We have new staff joining our existing team, bring new ideas and enthusiasm. Staff training still remains a focus, particularly woodland/outdoor education – when things have settled down and we are able. The committee will see quite a lot of change as I finally step down as Chair, and our secretary and fundraising lead both move away. New sources of funding will need to be considered until fundraising events can take place again, and fresh ideas will be welcomed. Thankfully our amazing staff and unfaltering community spirit will be there to help - good luck!
Tommie Gross (Chair)
BALANCE SHEET SEPT 2019 - AUGUST 2020
CURRENT ACCOUNT OPENING BALANCE
£ 1,417.13
INCOME
Funding Fees Fundraising Donations Others TOTAL
| Funding | £ 77,307.26 | |
| Fees | £ 19,432.86 | |
| Fundraising | £ 2,977.26 | |
| Donations | £ 11,092.10 | |
| Others | £ 4,406.09 | |
| TOTAL | £ 115,215.57 | £115,215.57 |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Staf wages, PAYE & Pension | £ 68,492.03 | |
| Rent & Service Charges | £ 7,653.32 | |
| Insurance & Membership | £ 547.20 | |
| Electricity | £ 2,087.28 | |
| Telephone | £ 675.96 | |
| Equipment | £ 1,433.31 | |
| Materials/ consumables | £ 1,631.22 | |
| Snacks | £ 492.85 | |
| Staf Training | £ 237.60 | |
| Administration | £ 498.54 | |
| Parenta web site | £ 239.88 | |
| Advertising | £ 110.00 | |
| Ofsted Membership | £ 50.00 | |
| Clothing stock/ Jellybeanz | £ 490.32 | |
| Fundraising expenses | £ 152.65 | |
| Yearly fre / CRB . | ||
| Others | £ 24,101.48 | |
| TOTAL | £ 108,893.64 | £108,893.64 |
| CLOSING BALANCE | £ 7,739.06 | |
| DEPOSIT ACCOUNT | ||
| OPENING BALANCE | £3,644.09 | |
| Add interest on 18/9/18 | £20.77 | |
| Transferred to current account | -£4,000.00 | |
| Transferred back | £4,000.00 | |
| Grants& surplus in current account | £17,000.00 | |
| CLOSING BALANCE | £20,664.86 |
The Wallops’ Pre-School
Registered Charity Number: 1027625
School Lane
Nether Wallop Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 8EH 01264 782051
staffthewallopspreschool@gmail.com
Yearly Overview 2019-20
Well, I predicted that we would have a challenging year ahead, but being forewarned did not forearm us at all... Little did any of us know the extent of the trials of 2020!
It all began so well with a full staff and children quota, and a wonderfully refreshed outdoor learning area. Then our manager was offered a position elsewhere, and our deputy wanted a change of scene, so they both handed in their notice before Christmas. We were incredibly fortunate to have high quality candidates to interview, resulting in Sian joining us to head up the team in the New Year. Ashley was promoted to deputy and we began recruiting for new staff. Meanwhile Lauren decided that she wanted to move away from childcare, leaving us a bit short on staff again. Once again we had some great candidates to interview, but then COVID put a halt on everything as we went into a national lockdown.
This created a whole new level of difficulty for committee, staff and parents alike! We were forced to close the doors for 3 months and go into isolation at home. The situation changed daily and no one knew what to plan for or what to expect. A Facebook page was set up so that staff could keep everyone updated and share ideas and activities. This proved incredibly successful, as parents started sharing their ideas and photos too, and it was even used for shared stories and circle time, and online meetings. It was fantastic to see a community pulling together in a time of national crisis. The other benefit of being locked down was that there was plenty of time for the staff to update policies, paperwork, skills and training!
And then in July we opened our doors again, with restrictions and guidelines in place. We were all rather apprehensive, and agreed to just take back school leavers and key working children to keep our numbers low. Thankfully everyone adapted to the ‘new normal’ brilliantly and the Pre-School was functioning again. Huge thanks to the staff for incredible resourcefulness and resilience in making everyone feel safe and welcome, and continuing to engage with those still at home.
The fundraising from the vintage fair in August was included in this year’s accounts, and we did manage to hold a few small Christmas activities, but then all fundraising activities ceased. We had to cancel the Bingo night and jumble sale, and there was no village fete or vintage fair, so none of our usual revenue streams! We still received our Funding each term, but there was no income from fees and we still had to pay full rent and rates. Having worked through the figures, we knew that it was going to be incredibly difficult to survive financially. Thankfully everyone in lockdown resorted to online shopping, meaning we continued to receive funds through our Easyfundraising app. We also set up a Just Giving page to ensure we were able to pay the staff and guarantee they had jobs to return to. Unfortunately, we did not qualify for the government furlough scheme, but later found out that we were eligible for a business rates grant. This has taken a huge amount of pressure off in case there are further lockdowns, and guaranteeing re-opening fully in September. We also received a local grant to be able to move our key-working to an online platform. This covered the cost of new tablets, setting up Tapestry and staff training.
So we adapted and survived! It is still this amazing community and support which keeps the Pre-School going and we are incredibly grateful. This has been the biggest test any of us has had to face and I couldn’t be prouder of you all!
Moving on to 2020/21
We move onto a new year with continued uncertainty and apprehension. New COVID health procedures are in place and resources have had to be limited. We have new staff joining our existing team, bring new ideas and enthusiasm. Staff training still remains a focus, particularly woodland/outdoor education – when things have settled down and we are able. The committee will see quite a lot of change as I finally step down as Chair, and our secretary and fundraising lead both move away. New sources of funding will need to be considered until fundraising events can take place again, and fresh ideas will be welcomed. Thankfully our amazing staff and unfaltering community spirit will be there to help - good luck!
Tommie Gross (Chair)