Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start date April Period end date 31 March 2025 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 Trustee name Office {if any) Dates acted if not for whole year 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 Hannah Debock Chair Stepped down June 2024 Sarah Kehoe Co- opted Appointed May 2021 Emma Wiley Co- opted Appointed May 2021 Lucy Sahota- Gunner Chair Appointed June 2024 Harriet Shah Secretary Appointed January 2025 Faye Bloxham Co-opted Stepped down September 2024 Stepped down September 2024 Gemma Clark Treasurer Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts Constitution Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) How the charity is constituted (eg. trust. association, company) Early Years Alliance Model Pre-school Constitution 2011 TAR 2024-2025
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 objectives of the Pre-school are to provide high quality early years education and care for children aged 2 years and 6 months to 4 years old by.. a) offering play, education and care facilities in a stimulating and inclusive learning environment regardless of race, culture. SEND, religion, means or ability. b) working in partnership with families to ensure the individual needs and preferences of each Child are met and respected c) Adhering to, and excelling, in our commitment to statutory frameworks i.e. Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, safeguarding and the Early Years 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 harity 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. 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 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 communit For exam le b advertisin Local Authorit TAR 2024-2025
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 2024-2025
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. 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 to Gulliver's Land. 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 We were delighted to welcome Ofsted back for our routine inspection in September 2024 where we were awarded 'Outstanding' for the second time. Ofsted's recognised the high-quality teaching, friendly and welcoming atmosphere and stimulating environment that we provide for our Pre-school children and families. External relationships Relationships with Silsoe Lower School remain strong. Regular liaison meetings with early years teachers ensured that all children had successful transitions to Lower School. We also supported children who moved to different Lower Schools outside of Silsoe. Relationships with other external professionals continued to build in strength and we receive positive praise that our setting is both proactive and inclusive. We work closely with the Early Years SEND TEAM for further training. have welcomed inclusion visit and have continued to welcome support and advice from our Childcare Development Officer. 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, Ofsted and the Early Years Alliance. 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. We have continued to promote the health and well-being of the children who attend our setting through a Comprehensive PANCO programme ensuring that as well as providing educational opportunities, we are also supporting children with their overall wellbeing. We have received training from a qualified nutritionist on the importance of healthy eating and the appropriate language to use around foods and nutrition to build positive relationships. TAR 2024-2025
Section D Achievements and performance 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 following the children's interests. 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. We share an overview of the week with families every Friday via email which showcases all the learning the children have experienced across the setting throughout the week and how this links in to the curriculum. 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 2024 was at 850/0. There were 66 children on roll with 40 of these children leaving us to join Lower School. Occupancy for the start of the Autumn term was at 53 % with 43 children on roll and had risen to 74 % by the Spring 2024 term with 55 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. Of these, 8 were permanent staff with two on maternity leave. Our Assistant Manager was appointed as Manager to cover maternity and a temporary administrator was employed to support the setting. A fixed term one to one SEN practitioner also joined our team. Overall. staffing remained consistent throughout the year. Career progression and personal fulfilment is very important at Silsoe Pre- School. One of our team became a qualified SENCO benefiting families and children with her knowledge and support. All staff are hardworking, thriving and bring enthusiasm, passion and empathy to their roles. 2024-2025 TAR
Section D Achievements and performance 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 to Gullivers Land Water safety Afternoon tea with Santa Christmas event Ofsted Outstanding Celebration party A Pre-school Graduation ceremony Christmas concert of The Grinch Macmillan Coffee Morning World Book Day National Storytelling 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. We have strengthened links with the local community through visits to an elderly day centre and a home for the elderly and a trip to the Church to learn about Easter. We enjoy celebrations from across the world and different cultures with the children learning about religious celebrations such as Ramadan. Chinese New Year. 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 Silsoe Stride, a community running event where we host the refreshments stall. 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. 2024-2025 TAR
Section D Achievements and performance 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 a 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 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 Journal observations on individual child development through Evidence Me 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 With 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 2024-2025
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) @ bJ LL&) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Lucy Sahota-Gunner Chair Emma Wiley Co-opted member Date 29/01/2026 TAR 2024-2025
INDEI PL'NDLI NT EXAMINII R'S IiEI PORT TO TI4E TRUST£1 Ei S OF S]LSOE PREI.SCHOOL fISTERED CHARITY 1029828 Independent exkn)Iner's report to the truytees of Sllsoe Pre*iSehool ('the Schooll l i"epoit to the tharily trnsteL'S on my exainination of the accounts i)E thL Scliool lor the year e,nded 31 Marcli 2025, Responsibllities l)49is of repoi't As tlie Gharity's tnistees of tlie Sohool, you are re8poiisible for the prq)aration of the accounts. Having satisfied myself that the acwunts of tlie School are iwt required to be audited a31d are eligible for independent examination, I r¢porL in respect of my examination of your charity's accolints as carried out undci SFXtion 145 of the Chdritics Act 2011 ('tbe, 2011 Act,). In carryllig out niy exèullinl¢ tion I have followed the directions given by the Charity Coinlliissioll undei section 145(5) (b) of tlie 201 l Act. Indepelldent tXAmin¢r's statemellt I have completed my examination. l confiim that no mAtt¢rs liave come t() my attention in conncLLion witli the examin6ltion giviEigY nie cause to believe.. acu)untiug rnyords wcre not kept in revpect of ihe S¢ho(yl' oi, th¥ accounts do not accord with those records. or tELe accowits do not cotnply with the accounting reqiiiroiients oth&. tlian any rcquirement that the account8 give a and fdii. view wbich is n.ot a matter ccnwidered 8s iyart of an indepen(IL'nl examiltiOn. oi. the c1ccounlB not beoi prepared in accordance with the me,t,liods diid pi'Anciples ut. t1 State21?ent i)f Re¢ommend¢d Practice for accounling and reporting by chclritics (dpplicable to cl]aritiLA preparing their account iii aL'cordatiee with the Financial Repoiting stat applicable, ill thc IFK and RepubliL of Ir¢land {fRS 102)). I have no Conc'n& and have come across no other itter8 in conneLti()n with the exc2Tuination to whiGh attention should be, drawn in tliis report in 01¢r Èo Lllal)le a proper T¢1'StadIOg oE'th¢ accounts to be reaclied. Mic1¢1 (J.rAn¢ BA (HoIis) FC.A MDG Bijqiness AssoLiates Idllluted Rixim 73 WrL%t Hous¢ Wrest Paik S3lsoe Bedtords]iire MK45 41 MDG BUSI ESS CIATES Room 73The Man51on House Wrest Park Silsoe MK454HR Dat¢: ..- . ....,...,.....14111112025.... Page I
Sllsoe Preschool Incorne and Expendlture accountsfor year endlng31st March 2025 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25 31-Mai-24 31-Mar-24 Income Non funde(f Income Fuiided income Net f undralsing iiicome {specif'ic Income) Other incoine Interest Income Total Income 51,503 130,429 2,636 3,643 945 130,bOU 839 7,707 773 189,156 204,41.2 Expendlture Payrol.1 costs Rent Grocerles Artwoik & advertising Consumerables Insurance Tralning and developinent Stdff un5form E.quipment Professional foes & subscrlptlons MiJcellaiieous expe,ndlture Fundraislng Expenses EYPP Depreciation charge Totsl expenfllture la8,269 19,400 1,591) 30 5,069 1,144 494 422 738 1,381 3.096 1,654 1,773 157,330 15,619 1,372 1,091 ioi 2,842 1,471 668 1185,84J.) {I88,971J Incoine surpluslloss 3,315 15,441 USINESS IYED i*)"}, Room 73 The t4lanslon House Wrest Park Silsoe MK45 4HR
Sllsoe Pre-school Balance sheetforyear ended 31st March 2025 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-24 31..Mar-24 Flxed Assets Computers Equipment Touch screen Less Accumulated Depreclatioii Total Fixed Assets 449 525 2,154 11,4501 449 525 2,IS4 1668} 1,678 2,46U Curreiit Asset's Bank Totsl Current Assets 23Q,912 226,815 230,912 22£,81b Totsl Assets 232,590 229,275 Llabllltles redllors TotaI Llabllltles Net Assets 232,590 229,27J Represented by: Surplus for thp perlod Total RespNes bfought forward 3,315 229,275 231¥90 lJf,44l 213,834 2.2,275 MDG BU,SINESS i*/,, Iv< Room 73The Manslon House Wrest Park Silsoe MK454HR