Dothill Pre-School and Childcare
Severn Drive
Wellington TF1 3JB
Charity number: 1035949 Ofsted registration number: EY398358
Trustees’ Annual Report 2022
Dothill Pre-School and Childcare is run as a charity for the public benefit of the children in the local area.
The aims of the charity remain the same and the setting continues to enhance the development and education of children aged 2 to 11 years by creating a welcoming environment that encourages all children to develop a love of learning through exploration, fun and challenge in a safe place.
All children attending the setting are offered equal opportunities regardless of their gender, race, culture, religion, means or ability and are supported to achieve their best from their unique starting point.
- Current Trustees of Dothill Pre School and Childcare charity
Rosey Marsland Adele Woodward Karen Renshaw Zellah Goswell Kate Dolan Jo Davies
Trustees were elected to their posts and will serve the charity until they choose to resign or the charity closes.
All trustees, except the Executive Director, have not taken any remuneration or expenses during the year and volunteer their services in the interests of ensuring quality provision for the children attending the setting. The trustees have kept an eye on financial matters throughout the year and are confident that the setting continues to provide good value for money.
In order to safeguard our children, all Trustees are checked under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The annual general meeting (AGM) is scheduled to be held in November 2022 and all service users have been notified of the change in date.
Minutes of all trustee meetings held have been recorded as consistently true and accurate and signed copies are kept on file.
Constitution
The constitution the setting has adopted remains current and no changes were proposed by the trustees during this year.
Aims of the charity
Dothill Pre-School and Childcare aims to advance the development and education of children aged 2 to 11 years in such ways as the charity’s trustees think fit, including:
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By offering children aged 2-11 years living in the local area and beyond, high quality childcare that meets all legal requirements and national standards for educational provision.
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By working with local schools and other professional bodies to provide the best outcomes and opportunities for children attending the setting.
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By working with parents and carers to ensure that the children attending the setting have access to a range of stimulating learning activities.
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For the public benefit: the charity may carry out such other charitable activities as the charity’s trustees think fit for the benefit of the children.
In accordance with the Charity Commission’s requirements, trustees have agreed:
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To be a non-profit making organisation where any profits made are used to extend and develop the pre-schools provision.
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To work with other agencies to ensure that the education given links to children’s future learning and supports other areas of their development.
- Who serves on Dothill Pre School and Childcare trustee board?
The day to day running of the setting is the responsibility of the Executive Director and the manager. Decisions regarding staffing levels and staff recruitment are discussed with the trustees.
Rosey Marsland is the Ofsted nominated person.
The following people are trustees:
Rosey Marsland Executive Director (paid staff member) Adele Woodward Chairperson Karen Renshaw Treasurer and parent Kate Dolan Secretary and parent Zellah Goswell parent Jo Davies
Throughout the year Dothill Pre-School and Childcare has held 3 meetings and attendance from Trustees is good.
- Dothill Pre School and Childcare staff team:
| Rosey Marsland | Executive director |
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| Claire Olliver | Setting manager |
| Sharon Spragg | Deputy Pre-School Manager and SENDCo |
| Rebecca Everson | Pre-school practitioner |
| Eunice Pearce | Senior Playworker and deputy SENDCo |
| Molly Lamb | Playworker |
| Sue Langford | Playworker |
| Michelle Webb | Playworker |
| Michelle Foster | Pre-School Playworker |
| Karen Savage | Playworker |
| Julie Stephan | Playworker |
| Alison Cooke | Playworker |
| Hannah Kenny | Early Years Apprentice |
Who can attend the setting?
Our trustees recognise the importance of equality of access and of opportunity. Children aged from 2 to 11 years from across Telford are welcome to attend the setting.
The Pre-School offers 15 hour funded sessions for 2,3&4 year olds and also the extended 30 hours for any eligible 3&4 year olds.
The Out of School club offers before and after school childcare (primarily for children attending Dothill Primary School) and a holiday club during all school holidays.
The setting works in partnership with parents’ and supports their requirements for their children, and has contact with parents, carers, other relatives, and childminders, as far as any legal constraints allow. We monitor the gender and ethnicity of children joining our setting to ensure that there is no unfair discrimination.
What activities does the setting offer?
The ethos within the setting is learning through play.
Learning is encouraged through exploring first-hand fun with age-appropriate activities, challenges and experiences. A wide range of activities provides experiences across the whole of the Early Years curriculum with a broad and balanced curriculum offered to all children attending the setting. Every child matters, and staff are expected to ensure activities and opportunities planned cater for every child’s individual needs and abilities.
Children are encouraged to be independent, and staff take the lead from the children, taking into account their current interests and needs when planning or scaffolding learning. The setting has senior members of staff with responsibility for special educational needs, behaviour and health and safety. There is a clear emphasis on children sharing, taking turns, building good relationships, and enjoying their learning. The executive director takes an active hands-on approach to monitoring the provision and resources so that the children have good quality learning experiences.
- What has happened throughout this year at Dothill Pre school and Childcare?
Dothill Pre-School and Childcare is extremely proud of its team of experienced, dedicated practitioners. Staff are always willing to support the setting and we continue to benefit from school staff also working within our ‘out of school club’ ensuring continuity for those children attending before and after school sessions.
The out of school club is still recovering from the effects of the pandemic, numbers on role remain lower then pre-COVID. The holiday club has had to close for a minority of days due to no children attending.
The pre-school numbers on role have continued to grow and as a result an Early Years Practitioner apprentice was appointed at the beginning of the year.
The Pre-School is committed to developing links with Dothill School, our pre-school children get to know some of the school routines and staff whilst secure in their familiar environment, enabling a smoother transition for the children who will be attending Dothill School when they leave pre-school.
Unfortunately, the setting experienced a period of forced closure due to significant water damage after storm rain caused a major leak on the setting roof. For health and safety reasons the setting was closed for a period of 2 weeks whilst the clean-up operation took place.
A graduation ceremony was held for all children at the end of their pre-school journey. This is an annual event that parents and families are invited to, it is very well attended by our families and the feedback from parents is very positive.
The setting continues to buy into Telford and Wrekin core package and welcomes the support offered by our T&W Childcare Consultant, Louise Dutton, who visits the setting regularly throughout the year and provides a written report of her visit.
Our annual Telford & Wrekin Section 11 safeguarding audit was completed with no follow up actions required.
Annual DBS update service checks were carried out on all staff and trustees registered with the service. All staff and trustees continue to have up-to-date enhanced DBS checks in place.
Staff carry out training when required and all essential paediatric first aid and safeguarding training remains up to date for staff. The named Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) within the setting continue to keep informed of safeguarding updates by attending termly Telford & Wrekin (T&W) DSL network updates. All staff have undertaken FGM and Prevent training.
The setting SENDCo and deputy SENDCo attend termly T&W SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) network meetings and as a setting we are supported by Lorraine Nutt, our T&W Early Years advisory teacher/SENDCo.
Staff receive annual appraisal meetings and termly support and supervision meetings with the setting manager and the executive director, these meetings have a health and wellbeing element embedded within them as well as areas for professional development.
The setting manager also receives an annual appraisal and termly support and supervision meetings, these meetings are carried out by the executive director.
The manager meets with the executive director on a weekly basis to share any safeguarding concerns and other relevant information, in addition the manager also provides a written half termly managers’ report.
The manager attends all trustee meetings and provides the trustees with a written report.
All staff attend monthly staff meetings, these meetings have an agenda and always include a child protection/safeguarding and health and safety element. Minutes of these meetings are kept on file and staff receive a copy for their records.
Dothill Pre-School and Childcare Facebook page provides an up-to-date method of communication with our families, photographs of different activities the children are involved in are shared with parents, as is any information and updates.
The children continue to enjoy coming to the setting, the staff are warm and welcoming and the atmosphere within the setting remains busy, calm, happy and relaxed.
Our Statutory Duty as a charity
As Trustees, we are confident that we have compiled with the duty in Section 4 of the Charities Act 2006 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Commission.
The Trustees would like to thank the staff of Dothill Pre-School and Childcare for all their hard work, support and enthusiasm and the parents who put their trust in the setting and bring their children here.
Rosey Marsland
Executive Director
Dothill Pre-School and Childcare
December 2022
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DOTHILL PRE-SCHOOL AND CHILDCARE
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1035949
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER 2022
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INDEX
| Reference and Administrative Details Independent Examiners Report Balance Sheet Notes to the Accounts Income and Expenditure Account |
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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
| CHARITY NUMBER | 1035949 |
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| PRINICPAL ADDRESS | Severn Drive |
| Wellington | |
| Telford | |
| Shropshire | |
| TF1 3JB | |
| TRUSTEES | Mrs Adele Woodward |
| Mrs Karen Renshaw | |
| Mrs Zellah Goswell | |
| Mrs Kate Dolan | |
| Mrs Jo Davies | |
| INDEPENDENT EXAMINER | B Talbot FCCA |
| Clear Accountancy Services Limited | |
| e-Innovation Centre | |
| Priorslee | |
| Telford | |
| TF2 9FT | |
| BANKERS | TSB Bank plc |
| 8 Walker Street | |
| Wellington | |
| Telford | |
| Shropshire | |
| TF1 1BE |
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF DOTHILL PRE-SCHOOL AND CHILDCARE
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ending 31st December 2022.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act").
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination. I have followed all the applicable directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
The examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with these records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as Trustees, concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ''true and fair view'' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statements below.
Independent Examiner's Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe in, any material respect:
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1.) the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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2.) the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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3.) the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ''true and fair'' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this respect in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
31-10-2023 | 16:07:14 GMT Mr B Talbot FCCA Date: Chartered Certified Accountant Clear Accountancy Services Limited
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DOTHILL PRE-SCHOOL AND CHILDCARE Balance Sheet
As at 31st December 2022
| Note Fixed Assets Tangible Assets 2 5,288 Current Assets Debtors 3 7,500 Cash at bank and in hand 117,224 124,724 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 1,723 Working capital 123,001 Total Assets less Current liabilities 128,289 Less: Long Term Liabilities - Net assets 128,289 Capital and reserves Reserve account balance 128,289 128,289 As at 31/12/2022 |
4,109 7,500 109,082 116,582 1,657 114,925 119,034 - 119,034 112,160 112,160 As at 31/12/2021 |
4,109 7,500 109,082 116,582 1,657 114,925 119,034 - 119,034 112,160 112,160 As at 31/12/2021 |
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| 114,925 | ||
| 119,034 - |
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| 119,034 | ||
| 112,160 | ||
| 112,160 |
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DOTHILL PRE-SCHOOL AND CHILDCARE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER 2022
1. Principal Accounting Policies
a) Basis of Accounting
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland", the statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (Charities SORP (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The accounts are prepared in sterling, which is the fundamental currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies are set out below.
The trustees consider the charity to be a going concern and have considered a period of twelve months from the date of approval of the financial statements.
b) Income
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
c) Expenditure
Expenditure is accounted for on an actual basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
d) Taxation
No provision has been made for Corporation Tax as the charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
e) Tangible Fixed Assets
Depreciation is provided to write off costs of each asset over its estimated useful life at the following rates:
Fixtures and Fittings
10% reducing balance
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER 2022
2. Tangible Fixed Assets
| Cost At 1 January 2022 Additions Disposals At 31 December 2022 Depreciation At 1 January 2022 Charge for Period Disposals At 31 December 2022 Net Book Value At 31 December 2022 At 31 December 2021 3. Debtors Lease Deposit |
Fixtures & Fittings £ 5,562 1,767 - 7,329 1,453 588 - 2,041 5,288 4,109 Dec 22 £ 7,500 |
Total £ 5,562 1,767 - |
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| 7,329 | |||
| 997 588 - |
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| 1,585 | |||
| 5,744 | |||
| 4,565 | |||
| Dec 21 7,500 |
4. Other Commitments
The total of future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:
| Under 1 Year 2-5 Years Over 5 Years |
Dec 22 Dec 21 £ £ 31,519 30,750 126,075 123,000 47,278 76,875 204,872 230,625 Land and Buildings |
Dec 22 Dec 21 £ £ 31,519 30,750 126,075 123,000 47,278 76,875 204,872 230,625 Land and Buildings |
Dec 22 Dec 21 £ £ 31,519 30,750 126,075 123,000 47,278 76,875 204,872 230,625 Land and Buildings |
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| 230,625 |
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Income & Expenditure Account For the year ending 31st December 2022
| T&WC Funding Fees Snacks Bank Interest Grants JRS Claims Donations Audit Fee Accountancy Fees CPD Funding Adjustment (Church St Day Nursery) Hygiene Insurance Rent Stationery & Equipment Wages, NIC and Pensions Food Sundries Professional Fees Depreciation Surplus/(Deficit) for the period Reserves brought forward Balance on Reserve account |
138 1,737 678 - 542 880 31,134 2,069 160,472 5,036 961 2,873 588 Year to |
102,628 112,104 - 131 1,500 - - 216,363 207,108 9,255 119,034 128,289 31/12/22 |
548 870 315 - 640 865 30,750 2,916 133,285 3,492 1,052 2,587 456 Year to |
80,973 97,675 - 104 - 5,899 - 31/12/21 |
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| 184,650 177,776 |
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| 6,874 112,160 |
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| 119,034 |
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF DOTHILL PRE-SCHOOL AND CHILDCARE
| report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ending 31st December 2022. Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act").
| report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination. | have followed all the applicable directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
The examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with these records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as Trustees, concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair view" and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statements below.
Independent Examiner's Statement
| have completed my examination. | confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe in, any material respect:
1.) the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
2.) the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
3.) the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a "true and fair" view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
| have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this respect in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
(ay783FD1A2A0F74C9...ta Mr B Talbot FCCA Date: 31-10-2023 | 16:07:14 GMT Chartered Certified Accountant Clear Accountancy Services Limited
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