Little John's Preschool Annual Report to 31 August 2022-23 This report was approved unanimously by the Trustees of Little John's Preschool on 2nd June 2025 Signed on behalf of the Trustees by: Suki Kaur Date." 2r¥J June 2025 The Management Committee present this report with the financial statements of the Preschool for the year ended 31 August 2023 INCORPORATION AND CONSTITUTION Little John's Preschool is a registered charty (No 1036192) and is registered in England as a Charitab company (No 7199734). The company was incorporated on 23 March 2010.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY AND OBJECT OF THE CHARITY The principal activity and object of the charty is to enhance the development and education of children primarily under statutory school age. This is achieved by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of the children through a community Preschool held in rented premises at st John the Baptist Church in Clarendon Park, LeISter, and by offering play, education, and care facilities five days a week temi time. This is coupled with the right of parents to take responsibility for and become involved with the activities of the Preschool, whilst ensuring that our sessions are offered to all children, regardless of race. culture. religion, means or ability. We seek to encourage the study of the needs of such children and their families and to promote public interest in the recognition of such needs. STATEMENT °Little John's Preschool - the place to play, leam and grow." BENEFITS TO THE COMMUNITY Little John's Preschool has been running since late 2009, the Preschool is localed in the Parish Centre of St John the Baptist Church in Clarendon Park, a community in Leister with many young families. The Preschool premises are opposite the popular primary school of St John the Baptist. Whilst we are not directly affiliated to the School or the Church, many of our families find this proximity and connection convenient and many children move onto the foundation stage at St John's School. The quality care and education we offer enables children to leam and develop essential skills necessary for entry into primary school and beyond. We believe that the Preschool is an important steppingstone for developing skills such as social and emotional. communication. language, teamwork, and safety, and these enable children to play a confident and active part in their local community. Our staff are a source of information and knowledge on many aspects of Early Years childcare, and they share this knowledge and guidan with our families from the
local community. Areas of support they are able to offer include advi on diet. mealtimes. oral hygiene, toilet training and behaviour management. we have additional agenciesl professionals that come in and support is regarding meeting children's needs such as, speech and language, play therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, eady years support and our area SENCO teacher. Little John's Preschool is overseen by a committee constituted of volunteers and Preschool staff. This gives local parents the Chan to contribute to the development and education of their children. as well as gaining beneficial experience and skills through doing voluntary work. The Committee encourages participation in community events and links with local businesses, educational establishments, and charities. MANAGER'S REPORT By the end of the 2022-23 academic year, there were 46 children on roll, of whom 8 were 2-year-olds accessing 15 hours of funding, 38 were 34 year old children accessing all or part of their universal or extended funding (15 or 30 hours) During 2022-23, the Preschool continued wort(ing in partnership with parents through temily parent consultations, a joint workshop with St John's School Foundation teachers around school readiness, oral health infomiation programme and a healthy cookingleating program. Mandatory staff training in first aid, food hygiene and safeguarding was kept up to date. Preschool policies and risk assessment have been reviewed on a rolling programme by staff. Feedback from St John's Baptist School is that the transition has been successful, and the children are settling into the new school environment, and they seem to be confident and independent. ready to begin their educational journey and new routine. COMMITTEE'S REPORT The Preschool is open Monday to Friday (10 sessions), to take advantage of the government's offer of 30 hours, FEEE to eligible parents. In line with its commitment
to offering leaming and support to over-3s, the preschool accepts FEEE and private paying 2-year-olds. Fees payable for under-3s have been kept at the same level as for over-3s for this year (£18.00 per 3-hour session), The relationship wrth St John's the Baptist School and the Church continues to evolve in a positive direction with all leadership teams supporting these partnerships. The Preschool took part in School and Church events and services, which have also served as an opportunity to promote the Preschool. 22 of our preschool leavers went on to St John's the Baptist School. 1 child went on to Avenue Primary. and 1 children to St Thomas MO and lastly, 1 child went to Brookefield Primary. FINANCIAL REPORT The financial report was reviewed and approved. During 2022-23, taking into account FEEE funding reived, a loss of approximately £3,oc was made. As a charitable not-for-profit setting, the Preschool continued to subsidise activities such as children's dan and Yoga sessions and the Christmas party. The Preschool also supported the migration of children's records and leaming journeys. The Preschool is legally required to offer a workplace pension scheme, which is administered by our accountant, current the manager and fwe staff are enrolled. one of which was an apprenti who qualified in April 2023. The Preschool also offers placements for students registered with one of the approved national apprentiShip schemes. which carry a set salary cost. During 2022123 the preschool undertook one unqualified apprenti studying level 2 to support gain the qualification. TRUSTEES Rachel Young - Chairlsecretary Treasurer Suki Kaur - Staff Representative Parent Representative
STAFF Staff members for 2022-23 were.. 1 Manager 1 Senior Practitioner, and SENCO 2 Senior Practitioner 2 Preschool Practitioner 1 Level 2 apprenti 1 Bank Staff PLAN FOR 202-24 1. Increase child numbers to ensure financial stabilty 2. Continue to develop the preschool's market presen within the area using local amenities and groups. 3. Continue to develop the relationship with St. John's School and the Church. 4. Build on relationships with parents and encourage their involvement in their children's learning and development by active participation in the Preschool and in the Committee. 5. continue working with other professional agencies i.e. Area Special needs teacher. Family support worker, local authorities. social workers, police. DAS (duty assessment team), Otsted, Early support team, Sure Start, health visitors, speech and language, physiotherapy, occupational therapy. and NHS delivering dietary support.
j0hrf5 Pr*kho ntsll S¢pt¢ffiber 2022.31 Au8us120231 22-23 214Z Assers. C35h At Bank 31SIAuEU5t 20Z3 £33,201.32 £I4.848.21 U3b114U•5.' Accruals- RentOW tochurth Acuua15-kcount¥nty £1,136.37 15D Accruals- PAYE NFeOn$ £1,043.12 £1,725.05 Deferred Inwme- FEEE ear £16,445.48 20.427.56 Credltors L372.09 E18.997.06 E22J02.61 PJ•tAg$•ts £16A77.00 £4445AO Opening8alarKe-fie5eN £2313.97 £2S,477.11 Inrorne & Éxpendureaccount 6.536.gY 43.S36.16 Total Fund5 477ffj0 U1940.95
(ome dltur• 2022. Z02J 2021-2022 Incom@ Nursery Edvcathjn GrantlNEGIFEEEIEYPPI £86,054.X) Feè5 £97,049.87 Apprentlwhip £1.5 Pension rdunded £599.46 Total £97.049.8Y .154. ExpeTrdittwe £3,777.60 PrLtsslonalfees E4.045.93 ees refunded kcountanr fees 1,975.(X> £2.853 taflwa8es £80.679.41 £71,026.31 Pensi £1,118.35 Rent £11,718.(X) £11,262.37 Consumables E187.03 £581.52 OhiLE c05ts E465.44 £1,280.65 Equlpment £169.34 £317.02 £370. Inrance f 1,142.54 £1.80 Entertalnment &Attwitie5 638.87 elephone and internet £826.76 £362.57 b5criptbns £235.IX) undry £143.25 •ièl EXpEIre £103,S86.84 £91,690.52 -&536.97 .£3,53&
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of LITfLE JOHN'S PRE-SCHOOL On accounts for the year ended 3110812023 Charity no (if any) 1036192 Set out on pages IreftkmlTr¢4 l*e.,Me l%¥ p)9è r.nbe[S of sdd',.ioryal $4eoi81 I r8POrt to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ('Ihe Trust.) for the year ended ju k w.,M l Y YY V Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordan with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the A¢V). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 ofthe 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5){b) of the Ad. I have completed my examination. l ¢onfimi that no matenal matters have come to my attention {other than that disclosed below ') in connection wth the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordan wrth section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examinerfs statemenl I have no cOnrnS and havè come across no other matters in connection with the examination to whi¢h attention should be drawn in txder to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Plgas8 lete the words in the brackets if they do not 8ppIy. Signed." Date: 0510612025 Name: Sanja Ravatia, (AdVI4accountS Ltd) Relevant professional qualificallon(s) or l)ody lif any>: Member of Certified Public Accountant Association Membership Number- 05391323A Address: UnitA 101, Melton Road Leister- LE4 6PN IER October 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Glve here brief details of any items that the examinor wishes to disclose. IER October 2018