Trustee Re
ort- Bri
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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<FFf SPA7iLS PLAY4RDLIP
A TFFE 2024-25 EECORDS CONDHCTEf5
WITPFOLIT ALiDIT
COMPARISON
INCOME
20>3 - 24
NEEF FEES
£ 124.541.45
23.355.g4
101,461.
OTF*ER FEES
30.61g.17
56537
MILK REFLINDS
FLIND RAISIN4
4RANTS / DC>NATIDNS
RESALE
771.00
633.00
SNACLS
MISC.
20t￿.00
LOAMS
ERROR CREDIT
593.50
4,78091
£ 1s4.rR3.
EposifA/C
£ 135.277.76
EXPENDITHRE
WA<ES
£ u6.620.0
ADMIN
3,517.41
ARrs / CRAFrs
464.70
221.05
4ROCETiIES
MILL/ REFEESPFMENrs
Zi44.33
614.41
TDYS / E(2LiIPMENT
TTV*lNIN4
Ig3.55
41272
I,t25.42
146.40
MISC
7+3.30
REFWNDS
593.50
150.00
ENTEETAINMENT
410.00
RENT
ILg16.5g
1099932
DEPOSIT A/C
.000.00
LOAN REFMNDE
4wESTS
INSLiUNCE
395.00
L+27.25
PRESENTS
40.50
REPAIRS
104.16
£ 149.302.07
£ ts6,727.31
24.25 PROFIT
5.57:.57
1,449.+5
3-24 '
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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 balanc*d. 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 Suc￿ss￿l￿ 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 S￿llS.
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 h￿h 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 communi￿tiOn and collaboralion when deCI￿onS 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.