Little John's Preschool Annual Report to 31 August 2024-25 This report was approved unanimously by the Trustees of Little John's Preschool on th 26 May 2026 Signed on behalf of the Trustees by.. Suki Kaur th Date.. 26 May 2026 The Management Committee present this report with the financial ststements of the Preschool for the year ended31 August 2025 INCORPORATION AND CONSTITUTION Little John's Preschool is a regislered charty (No 1036192) and is registered in England as a charitable company {No7199734). The company was incorporated on 23 March 2010. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY AND OBJECT OF THE CHARITY The charity's main goal Is to support the development and education of children, mainly those below school age. We achieve this by running a community Preschool at St John the Baptist Church in Clarendon Park, Leicester, offering play. education, and care facilities five days a week during term time. Parents are encouraged to understand and meet their children's needs and get involved with the Preschool's actNities. Our sessions are inclusive of all children, regardless of ra￿. cultu￿. religion. means. or ability. We also promote the study of children's needs and alm to raise public awareness of these needs. STATEMENT "Little John's Preschool - the place to play, learn and grow." BENEFITS TO THE COMMUNITY Little John's Preschool has been operating since late 2009. It is located in the Parish Centre of St John the Baptist Church in Clarendon Park, a community in Leicester with many young familie> The Preschool premises are opposite the primary school of St John the Baptist. While not directly affiliated with the School or the Church, its proximity is convenient for many families, and numerous children transition to the foundation stage at St John's School. The care and education provided aim to help children leam and develop essential ski115 necessary for entry into primary school and beyond. The Preschool focuses on developin8 skills such as social and emotional development, communication. language, teamwork. and safety, which help chiklren become confident and active members of their local community. The staff at Little John's Preschool are knowkdgeable in various aspects of Early Years childcare and share this knowledge with families from the local community. They offer advice on dlet, mealtimes, oral hygiene, toilet trainin& and behaviour management. Additional support is available from external professionals such as speech and language therapists. play therapists, occupational therapists, physiotheraplsts, early years support. and the area SENCO teacher. Lwttle John's Preschool is overseen by a committee composed of volunteers and Preschool staff. Thls allows local parents to contribute to the development and education of their children and gain valuable experience and skills through voluntary work. The Committee encourages participation in community events and fosters links with local businesses, educational establishments. anij charities. MANAGER'S REPORT By the end of the 2024-25 academic year, there were 42 children enrolled. This included 4 tWO-year- olds accessing 15 hours of funding and 38 three- to four-year-olds accessing all or part of their universal or extended funding115 or 30 hours). During 2024-25, the Preschool collaborated with parents through temily consultations, a joint workshop with St John'5 School Foundation teachers on school readiness, an oral health information programme. and a healthy cookin81eoting pro8ram. Staff training in first aid, food hygiene, and safeguarding was mointained up to date. Preschool policies and risk assessments were reviewed regularly by staff. Feedback from St John's Baptist School indicated that the transition has been successful, with children settling into the new school environment, appearing confident and independent, and prepared to begin their educational journey and new routine. COMMirrEE'S REPORT The Preschool operates Mon(lay to Friday. offering 30 hours of FEEE to eliEible parents. It accepts both FEEE and private paying 2-year-olds, Wlth fees for under-35 remainin8 at £21.00 per 3-hour session. The relationship with St John's the B?ptist School and Church Is posltive, with leadership teams supportlng these partnerships. The P:-eschool participated in school and church events. promoting itself. This year, 18 preschool leavers iwent to St John's the Baptist School, while others attended5 Avenue Primary. 3St Thomas More. afjd Ioverdale Infant School. l Ash Field Academy . FINANCIAL REPORT The financial report was reviewed and approved. During 2024-25, considering FEEE funding received, a loss of approximately £ 15635.74 occJrred. As a charitable not-for-profit O￿anIzation, the Preschool subsidized activities such as children'5 dance and Yoga sessions and the Christmas party. The Preschool also facllit3ted the migration of children's records and learning journey5. It is leg311y required to offer a workplace pension scheme, which is managed by our accountsnt. Currently, the manager and seven staff members are enrolled. including anBank staff who covers when a member of staff is away. The Preschool provides placements for students registered with one of the approved national apprenticeship scAbmes, which invofve a set Salary tost. In 2024125. TRUSTEES The trustees of Ltttle John's Preschool, who served during the year and at the date of approval of this report, were as follows.. Rachel Young - Chair and Secretsry Treasurer- Vacancy Suki Kaur- Staff Representative Parent Representative- Vacancy STAFF The staff members for the 2024-25 period were as follows: l Manager l Early Years Teacher/Deputy I Senior Practitioner and Special Educational Needs Coordinator ISENCO) I Senior Practitioners 2 P￿sChool Practitioners l one to on practitioner l Bank Staff Member PLAN FOR 2025-26 Increase the number of enrolled children to ensure financial stability. Oevelop the preschool's market presence within the area using local amenities and groups. Maintain and strengthen the relationship with St. John's School and the Church. Foster relationships with parents and encourage their invoFvement in their children's learning and development through active participation in the Preschool and the Commlttee. Continue collaboration with other professional agencies such as the Area Speclal Needs teacher, Farni￿ Support Worker, local authorities, social workers, police, Duty Assessment Team IDAS), Ofsted. Early Support Team, Sure Start. health visitory, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and NHS dietary 5UPWrt seNices. Uttle John's Pre-school Accounts 115eptember 2024- 31 August 20251 2024-25 2023-24 Cash at bank I September Cash at bank 31 August 2024 l.'I funding not yet received The Pre-school Charity ha5 a Reserve Fund Policy. A Reserve Fund of £35,(XK) is targeted, which covers three months of rent and salaries in case of any unfortunate event. This turget hos been met. Liabilitles.. £34.832.97 £50,824.10 2024-25 2023-24 Accruals- Rent owed to Church Accruals- Accountancy Accruals- PAYE And NI/Pensions Deferred income- FEEE paid early Creditors £0.63 £3121.05 £21.293.78 £108.33 £24,523.16 £10,309.81 £3021.23 £21,751.53 £105.79 £24,879.18 £25,944.92 Net Assets Resebves Opening Balance- ReseNes Incorne & Expenditure account Totsl Funds £36,301.80 £-25,991.99 £10.309.81 £15340 £10.604.92 £25,944.92 Income: 2024-25 2023-24 Cash at bank clf Nursery Education Grant NEGIFEEE/EYPPI Fees £103.423.45 £120,367.12 Apprenticeship Office costs refunded Consumables l activities Govmt Job Retention Scheme furlough Registrations / insurance refunded Pension refunded Payroll refunds Totsl £103,423.45 £120,367.12 Ex endlture". 2024-25 2023-24 Professional fees Accountant fees £9600.68 £1506.96 £1800 £181KJ Staff wage5 Pension E88,464.74 £1495.74 £11970 £90,234.92 £1315.16 Rent Consumables EII,907 Office costs £1012.02 £476.02 Trainin8 Insurance Entertainment & Activities £543.60 £100.80 £330.80 £100.80 £486.58 £741.90 Telephone and internet Cleaning Subscriptions Sundry Total Expenditure £689.98 660.20 £357.77 £367.14 £2439.96 £114.99 £97.32 £206.31 £119,059.19 £10604.92 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Report to the trusteesl members of LITTLE JOHN'S PRE-SCHOOL On accounts for the year onded 3110812025 Charity no (If any) 1036192 Sat out on pages I report to th8 trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity f'the Trusv) for Ihe year ended Responslbllltiès and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for Ihe preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the ACVI. I report in r8SP8Ct of my examination of the Trust's accounts Garried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followeG the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(51{bl of the Act. I have comple ted my exarnination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my a'ilention (other than that disclosed below ') in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material spect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or tho accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent •xaminerfs statement I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper undèrslanding ofthe accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not appjy. Signed: Date: Namo: Sanjay Ravatia, (Advice4accounts Ltd) Relevant professlonal qualification{s) or body {If any): Member of Certified Public Accountants Association Membership Vumber- 05391323A Address: Unita 101 Melton Road - Leicester- LE4 6PN IER October 2018 Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brlef detalls of any Items that the exarniner wishes to dlsclose. IER October 2018