Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start date April Period end date 31 March 2023 2024 From To Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Silsoe Pre-school Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1029828 Charity's principal address Silsoe VC Lower School Chestnut Avenue Silsoe Postcode MK45 4GP Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Name of person {or body) entitled to appoint trustee ifan Silsoe Pre-school Management Committee Silsoe Pre-school Management Committee Silsoe Pre-school Management Committee Silsoe Pre-school Management Committee Silsoe Pre-school Management Committee Silsoe Pre-school Management Committee Silsoe Pre-school Management Committee Silsoe Pre-school Management Committee Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole year Eleanor Ryles Secretary Stepped down May 2023 Hannah Debock Chair Appointed September 2020 Sarah Kehoe Co- opted Appointed May 2021 Emma Wiley Co- opted Appointed May 2021 Abi Rowley Co-opted Stepped down Apr 2023 Gemma Clark Treasurer Stepped down July 2024 Faye Bloxham Co-opted stepped down July 2024 Lucy Sahota- Gunner Secretary Appointed Jan 2023 Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts Constitution Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) TAR 2023-2024 How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Pre-school Learning Alliance Model Pre-school Constitution 2011 Trustee selection methods (eg. appointed by, elected by) Elected by voting at the AGM by existing Committee members and members of Silsoe Pre-school Section C Ob'ectives and activities The aims of the Pre-school are to enhance the development and education of children primarily under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups and by: a) offering appropriate play, education and care facilities together with the right of parents to take responsibility for and to become involved in the activities of such groups, ensuring that such groups offer opportunities for all children whatever their race, culture. religion, means or ability., b) encouraging the study of the needs of such children and their families and promoting public interest in and recognition of such needs in the local areas. c) instigating and adhering to and furthering the aims on objects of the Pre-school Learnin Alliance Summary of the objectives of the charity set out in its governing document The Trustees have considered the public benefit guidance issued by the charity when planning objectives and activities. A summary of the main objectives and activities in relation to the public benefit are as follows: 1. To engage with parents and carers by harnessing the skills and experiences they have to manage and improve the quality of education and childcare provided in the community. We have done this through the following activities: Recruiting a strong committee Local advertising Holding open dayslopen evenings Regular parent consultations and parent questionnaires Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) 2. To enlist the support of the local community through fundraising to update and improve the learning resources, play equipment and experiences for the children in our setting. Examples of fundraising activities include our shops; Christmas, Fathers Day and Mothers Day, supporting community events such as Silsoe Stride and the local Family Fun Day and colouring competitions. 3. To manage our finances in accordance with Charity Commission regulations through activities such as.. Reviewing our Fees Policy annually to ensure that the fees (together with local authority funding) cover operating costs only and are non-profit making and that there are options to families facing financial hardship Monitoring our reserves and reviewing our Reserves Policy annually Regular financial reporting to committee TAR 2023-2024 4. To ensure that admissionslmembership is based on an Admissions Policy, which offers equal opportunities for all children within the eligible age range. 5. To promote activities and education to improve children's development in the local community. For example by advertising Local Authority parenting classes, drop in sessions etc. and encouraging the engagement of both mothers and fathers in early years education. Section D Achievements and performance TAR 2023-2024 Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year This year Silsoe Pre-school has continued to go from strength to strength continuing developing our already strong relationships with our families. within the local community and with other professionals - all with a common goal of offering the children the best start to their educational journey. We have continued to provide plenty of opportunity for visits to our setting from EYFS open afternoons for parents I carers where they will learn more about the curriculum and how we teach the children to grandparents planting afternoons creating special moments and memories between these generations. We celebrated the coronation of King Charles with an afternoon tea party and held an art display for Father's Day. We opened our outdoor library providing parents / carers the opportunity to borrow a toy or books to continue learning at home. The children experienced our local community with visits to a nursing home, walking to the Church to celebrate Easter with the vicar and a summer trip. We also created our own fun weeks for the children to extend their learning following their interests hosting weeks such as Disney Week and National Storytelling Week. The team continue to ensure that every child's interests are followed, their developmental needs are met and that all the children enjoy their learning journey with us. OFSTED During our previous Ofsted inspection in November 2018 we were graded as Outstanding. Our internal action plan highlights our passion for continual improvement and ensures we maintain the quality of teaching and learning. External relationships Relationships with our feeder school remain excellent. Regular liaison meetings with the early years teachers and their SENCO ensured that all children had successful transitions to Lower School. Relationships with other external professionals continued to build in strength and we receive positive praise that our setting is both proactive and inclusive. Teaching & learning We have further cemented the high quality teaching that we offer at Silsoe Pre-school ensuring our Manager and staff attend regular training, both internally and externally with Central Beds l Ofsted. Our staff work together to implement effective teaching strategies and remain committed to understanding the needs and interests of each child to ensure their teaching is tailored to each individual child and make their learning journey personalised, fun and effective. The learning environment is planned using a variety of either whole class teaching sessions, adult-led activities and self-exploration and play. We encourage the children to learn both inside and outside and through our continuous provision maximise the learning opportunities available to them. TAR 2023-2024 Section D Achievements and performance Staff keep learning journals online via Evidence Me sharing learning observations regularly with parents I carers and work together with parents to share the child's achievements and next steps for development. Safeguarding Keeping children safe remained a high priority during the year with all employees up to date with safeguarding training. Management ensure staff knowledge is current through regular training. staff meetings and discussions and liaison with the local authority. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and as a team, we continue to work together to ensure all the children in our care are safe and protected and that staff know what to do if they feel they have any concerns about a child or a family. Membership Our occupancy for the Summer term 2023 was at 880/0. There were 70 children on roll with 40 of these children leaving us to join Lower School. Occupancy for the start of the Autumn term was at 660/0 With 55 children on roll and had risen to 80 % by the Spring 2024 term with 66 children on roll. We have remained well connected to families and have maintained excellent communication with our families through our weekly planning email showcasing the activities throughout the week and how they link to the EYFS, Evidence Me and our open events where parents I carers I grandparents are invited in to setting. Families can also share information on achievements and activities their children have enjoyed with us via our online journal package. staffing There were 11 members of staff employed by the setting over the period and 1 regular volunteer. Generally staffing remained consisted with one member of staff joining us as a one-to-one support for a child in setting. One member of staff went on maternity leave. Career progression and personal fulfilment is very important at Silsoe Pre-school. Two members of staff have nearly completed their Level 3 in Early Years Education. All staff are hardworking, thriving and bring enthusiasm. passion and empathy to their roles. Our team of qualified professionals goes from strength to strength through CPD both internally and using external training avenues. Children's activities in setting The children continue to thrive. Children's learning was targeted according to their age and stage of development and includes a mix of adult-led and child-led activities. Other activities included: A sports coach visiting weekly teaching a variety of physical skills A Pre-school summer trip Breakfast with Santa Christmas event Celebrations surrounding the King s Coronation A Pre-school Graduation ceremon TAR 2023-2024 Section D Achievements and performance Christmas concert Macmillan Coffee Morning World Book Day National Storylelling Week Shops for Mother's Day, Father's Day and Christmas Sports Day We also support other national initiatives such as Comic Relief, Children In Need and Christmas Jumper Day for Save the Children. Fundraising Our small but hardworking committee continue to host fundraising activities for the children to enjoy and to benefit the setting. It has been a pleasure to bring our families together at Pre-school events and other local events to support the wider community. We continued to support the Family Fun Day, a community event organised by volunteers in the village. We had two stalls - lucky dip and lucky lollies. The prizes were donated by parents of the Pre-school. Leavers Tea Towels The children due to move up to their Lower School drew self-portraits which were printed on to tea towels. These were then available to purchase as a beautiful keepsake. Silsoe Stride The Silsoe Stride is an annual village event open to everyone. The committee was responsible for the cake and drink stall and asked the community for cake donations. Pum kin Part We hosted a Pumpkin Party to celebrate Halloween for the children with a disco, fun games and a snack for all the children. Father's Da Mother's Da and Christmas Sho We held our annual shops in setting three this year where the children have the opportunity to choose and purchase a gift for their loved ones. Christmas cards The children enjoyed decorating festive pictures to be printed on to Christmas cards, tags, mugs and other merchandise which made wonderful gifts for family members. Easter Trail Silsoe Pre-school hosted our annual Easter trail and fete for the local community. This was 2 very successful event that was widely supported by families of the Pre-school, local school and wider community. Our Committee Every year we are extremely fortunate that parents and carers volunteer to join the Committee. This year was no exception with active members regularly attending our monthly meetings and supporting across a range TAR 2023-2024 Section D Achievements and performance of activities. The committee provide valuable opinions and input to the running of the pre-school and contribute as both parents and trustees. Communication with our members Communication with familieslstaff and members continues to be strong with the following all proving successful: Open door policy - parents are welcome to visit us in setting Our week in photos - weekly update Parental Questionnaire Pre-school website Tucasi for invoicing and mass email communications Regular updates on the children from home in our 'AII about me, forms Whiteboard showing daily activities Termly parent consultations The future Vvith our strong committee, leadership and staff team, together, we will continue to support each other to provide outstanding care and provision for all the children. We will do this by working in unity together and creating opportunities to raise funds to support this. TAR 2023-2024 Section E Financial review It is the charity's policy to hold sufficient reserves to enable the Pre- School to continue operating in the event of unprecedented change. Reserves are maintained at a level of three month's operating costs, together with statutory redundancy payments for staff members. Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves Details of any funds materially In deficit None. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature{s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Lucy Sahota-Gunner Chair Emma Wiley Co-opted member Date 30/01/2025 TAR 2023-2024 Silsoe Pre-school Income and Expendlture Account for Year Ended 31 March 2024 INCOME 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-23 31-Mar.23 Non-funded income Funded income Net fundraising income (specif1c income- specific costs) Other income Interest income Total income 64,593 130,500 839 7,707 773 75,714 114,015 1,340 2.494 92 204.413 193,655 EXPENDITURE Payroll costs Rent Groceries Artwork & advertising Consumables Insurance Training & development Staff uniform Equipment Professional fees & subscriptions Miscellaneous expenditure Depreciation charge Total expendituro 157,330 15,619 1.372 158,884 9.295 1.142 3,099 1,091 484 101 2,842 1,471 4.896 668 4,744 1.060 2,949 389 2,666 1,469 6.128 237 (188,972) 1188,9611 Income surplusl{loss) 15,441 4,693 Silsoe Pre-school Balance Sheet for Year Ended 31 March 2024 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23 Fixed Assets Computers Equipment Touch screen Less Accumulated Depreciation Total Fixed Assets 449 525 2,154 668 599 612 (237) 2,460 974 Current Assets Bank Total Current Assets 226,815 212,860 226,815 212,860 Total Assets Liabilities Creditors Total liabilities 229,275 213,834 Net Assets 229,275 213,834 Represented By: Surplus for the period Total reserves brought forward Total carried forward 15,441 213,834 229,275 4,693 209,141 213,834 IND[I,PENDEIlYT LI XAMINER'S REPORT I'O THE TRIJSTEES SILSOE PRE-SCEIOOL GISTERED CHARITY 1029828 Indepeiident exAmiYAer's report to the trustees of Silsoe Pre-school ('the Schooll I report to t1￿ ch￿ItY tiustees on my ffxau]ination of the aLcounts of tlie School for the y¢ar cnded 31 March 2024. Responsibilities alld basis of report As the charity's trustees of the School. you are responsible for th¢ prepa￿tIOn of the accounts. Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the School #r¢ not required to b¢ audited and are eligible for independent exan]ination, I report in respect of my examillation of your charity's a￿OUntS as carrked out under section 145 of the Clwities ALt 2011 ('the 2011 Act,). In carrying Out my examination I have followed the directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act. Independent e.Yallllner's statement I have ¢on]pleted my cxarnination. I confirm that no n￿tta'S have come to my attclltxon in connection with the ¢X￿nin$1lIOll givillg me cause to belicve: accounting records were not kept in respect of the School. or the accounts do rAOt accord wkth those records. or the accounts do not comply with the a￿ounting requireT.nenL4 other than any requirement that the a￿Ount$ givc a trne and fair view which is not a matter considered as pait Df an iiidcpondent ￿natiOn. or the accounts have not been piepared in accordanc£ with the methods and principl￿ of tlie 8latemenL ()f R.ecornmended Practice for accounting ELnd rCportll￿ by ch￿.itieS (4ipplicable to charities pryaring their accounts n acL'ordance witli the Financial Reporting Standard applicablc in the UK and Rq)ublic of Ir¢L2nd (fRS 102)). I have no concen)s alld have come ael￿sS no other matters in conncction with the examination to which attention ¥hould be drawii in thi8 report in ordffl. to enable a proper understandi1￿ of the acco￿1￿ to be reach￿. Michael Grange BA (Hoiis) FCA Ml)G Bu8irAe8s Associates Limited 73 Wre8t Hous¢ Wrest Park Silsoe ledfordshir¢ MK45 4H Date: . ..22101112025........ .. MDG BUSINESS OCIATES Room 73The Mansion Hous Wrest Park Silsoe MK45 4HR Page I Sllsoe Pre-school Income and Expp.ndltLireA¢count loryear Elided 31 March 2024 INCOME 31-Mar-24 31.Mar-24 31.Mar.23 31-Mar-23 Non-funded Income Fun(Jed Income 64593 130,500 839 7,707 773 75.714 114,015 1,340 Net fundralslng Income Ispeclfic Income- speclllc costs) Other income Interèst Income Total Income 92 204A13 193,655 EXPENDMJRE Payroll costs Rent Grocerles Artwork & advertlslng Consumables Insuraiice Trainlng &development Staff unlform Fquipment Professionalfee5 & subscrlptlons Mlscelianeous expenditure Depreclatlon charEe Total oxpendlture 157,330 15,619 1,372 158.8B4 9,295 1.14?. 3,099 I,Q91 4.744 1,060 2.949 J89 2.666 1.469 6.12 237 ioi 2,842 1,471 4.896 ti68 {188,9725 I18￿,￿61? Income suiplusl(loss) 14441 4,693 MDG USINESS OCIATES Room 73The Mansion House Wrest Park Silsoe MK45 4HR Slisoe Pre.School Balance Sheetforyear Ended 31 Narch 2024 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24 31-M