Trustee Re ort- Bri hts rks Broadlands Pla rou 24-25 Sparks have had another successful year. Numbers have kept steady and parent payments have been regular with very little outstanding debts. Most pay directly into bank and EEF payments are being claimed. As the funding criteria has altered, parents are booking extra sessions although space is lim"ted. Staff are, continuing to take up training and one has just completed her course at Worcester university. Well done Leanne. One member is about to come off long term sickness and one is about to finish maternity leave. Two members of staff are moving on to other employment in Early years and an advert has gone out to replace them. We wish them all the luck in their future. You will be missed. Pedro continues to entertain the children and several other guests have been welcomed including movement and dance, health visitor, and babygym. Kate the manager continues to have discussion with the council re the development of the building aiF d site, and parking issues with students from the College. The most important thing is that the children and parents are happy, staff also and the group continues to thrive. Well done everybody. Trustee
02.10.25
BROADU4NDS BRi
Managers Report! The 2024-2025 year has been one of steady grcwth ar devek)pment for Bright Sparks Hereford. We have remained deekly committed lo delivering high-qualty childcare. suprrt)rbng each child's irKJividiJal development. and building strong, trusting partherships vth lamilies and the der local community. Demand for places has remained consistent throughout the year. with waiing lists in certain age groups. This continLt8d demand reflects the trust famtiies place in us. Our )mrnitment to prowding a safe, nijrturing. and stimulating environment remains at the heart of everythiNJ we do. ensuring every child feels valued, secure, and able to thrive. We have continued to follow the Earty Years FourKJation Stage IEYFSI frdmewod(. providing a balancd. engaging. and child-cenlred curriculum. In resFX)nse to to needs. we have placed an enhanced focus on communication and language d8velopmenL arnl we are prwd to have Sucssl achieved our Elklan Communication Friendly Space status once again. Over the past year. children have rnade FX)Sitive pr{lesS across all areas of leamir¥J. particulady in their social development and growing independenc. It has been a aSUre to see trEir cx)nfidence Ihurish as they build relationships, explore their envirunment, and devel¢)p kèy lrfe SllS. Our staff team reFnains al the core of (Mjr setting. They have undertaken ongoing training in safeguarding, first aid, and early years development. SUp}rted through regular superv55ions and appraisals and a key team member gained her BA hons Degreel We have also placed an increased emphasis on stsff wellbeing and leam support, recognising the ded{tion and care they bring every day. We said goodbye to one valued member of the team, who moved on to gain further experience in a larger nursery doser to home. and we wish them every success in their next chapter. This year has not been wtthoth its challenges. We have experienced limited (unmunication and infomialion shartng from the local council regarding new inttiatives and the availabilty of grants. In addthon. increasing operational costs . 81ongside the ongoing challenge of managing hh demaThl for limrted spaces.A local school lowered ils age bracket for their earty years dass without prior consultation with us or other local providers and this therefore highlights that partnership working is not always consislendy applied or valued acfOSS the sector and reinforces the importance of open communitiOn and collaboralion when deCIonS are made that affect the wider early years eommunty. Despite these challenges, Bright Spafks Hereford continues to be a place where children are cared for. encouraged. and inspired every day. We are incredibly gratetul for the continued support of our staff, parents, and stakeholders, whose trust and commitment mean so muth lo us. Together. we will ntinue to provide a wami, Sltpportive environment where every chikl can grow, leam. and shine. Bright Sparks- Where a good start can lead to great things.