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Broad Oak Pre-school
Trustees, Annual Report and Flnancial Accounts
For the period., 1st August 2024 to 31" July 2025
Registered Charity Number.. 1041565
Ofsted
Outstanding
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Broad Oak Pre•School Reporting Peripd.. Is¢Au¥Thtst 2024 to 31stJuly2025
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Charlty Name.. Broad Oak Pre-school
Iteglstered Charlty Number: 1041565
Address.. Broad Oak Villy Hall, 8un*05h fload, Broad Oak, Heathfield, East SusseK TN218SS
Sophie Gilbert- ChairFerson
Antonia Downes-Treasurer
Pippa Harrison- S¢cretary
o Dalsy O'Drlscoll- Trustee
Kate Lowe-Trustee
Natslie LuxFord- Trustee
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Governlng Document.. Pre-schoc¢l Learnlng Alllance Constftulon 2011.
Broad Oak Prfrschwl is an Ltnincorp¢)rated association and a non-profit re8iStered tharity.
Trustees are appointed by noMIn￿On and seconded at the Annual General Meefjni IAGMI.
The sethn¥ is cornmittetrled, managed by a 8roup of parent volunteets who art asthe charity
tfustees and the Ofsted're8iStered person.,
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Our sèttin8 is managed on a day-to4ay basis by a Prtrschwl Manager 5UPPOrted bya dedicèted team
of prathtionets. OuTtÈam hold qualifications indudin8: QTSstaWS. Special Eduotional Needs trainin8*
Level 3 in Childcare. BTEC Natlonal Diploma In Nursery Nursln& Desigrbated Safeguarding Lead, IDSLI
training, Forest Sclwjol Leader ILe¥el 31 Trainln& Forest khool First Aid. Balancabllity training and
Elklan Levd l.
Additionally, staff malntaln u￿t0-date ￿rtIfica1)0n5 in Safe8uardln& Paediatrlc Flrst Ald, and Food
5alery.

The aims ofthe Pre-school ar• to enharKeth• development and *d￿tIon olchildren Fyimarlly under
5tstutory school 48e by erthur4ln8 parerrts to underthnd and prtr4lde for the needs of their chlldTrn
through community 8roups. We xhiv4e this by..
Offerin8 appropriate play. education, and care facilities.
EftsurinB OPPOrtuni￿e$ for all chlldren regardless of rate. culture, religion, or ablltty.
EncouragJng the study of the needs of children and their families withln the Icol a￿0.
Main Activitr"es and Public Benefft.. Broad Oak Pre-school provides nature4nspired learning and a
nurturlng envlronment for chIld￿n aged 2 and above. Our key activities include:
Forest School: Provrding outdoor exploratron learning in all weather condlt5ons.
Enrichment.. OffEiing yoga, mlNlfulness, bakin& and addmonal actlvthes to enhance the
ETFS curriculum.
Communlty En8a8ement: U￿1￿51n8 our locatlon to vlslt local famu lsuth as TottFn84Wrthl. the
Heathfield Library, local strKips, ?nd the church.
Incluslvity: Operalin8 as a ful￿ inclusive sth'ngl welcoming e4Ery child into a safe and loving
environment.
The Tru5tse5 have hadreqord to the ChorityCOmm￿Ion's quldance onpublic &enefft undarestsiysfied
thotthepre4chool meets these requirements bypTovidlnqoc¢essible eortyyeors educodon to the lo¢ol
communlty.
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This year, Broad Oak Pre-sthool ha5contlnued to provide a hi8h standard of nature-insplred education.
We are 50 proud of our on-site forest school. Ow Deputy Manager, 15 forest school trained and leads
the most awtrinspirin8 experiences fof OLbr pupils. Forest sthool activities based on the obseNed
neèds of the chlldren and thelr indlvidual interests. We believe that othdoor learning is key to
developing children's awareness of the world around them, inspiring them to embrace different
envlronments and access all parts of the Early Year5 Foundatlon Stage Currsculum In the most natural
way. Gettin8 batk to nature with a hands-on approxh offers children the tharKe to expl¢xe and enjov
the outdoo￿, whatever the weatherl
By utilising our local envlronrr¥ent-including re8ularwalks to Tottlngworth Farm, the local librdry, ?nd
the church-we have helped our children develop a stron8 sense of communlty and curIo￿ty about
the world around them.
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Our ratios follow and meet the Early Years Foundatlon Sta8e Ststutory Requlrements. Vle prfde
ourselves on maintslnlng staff-to-chlld ratlos that allow for high-quallty, individual atterflon and
rturturin¥ ènvironment.
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nt nd Wellbein
8eyond the standard turriculum. we are proud to have offered..
Wtllbtin¥'. Our wellbetn8 Lead supports the emotional. physical and mentsl wellbeing of our
children through therapeutic pLIy 5UPPOrt.
Yo8a and Mindfulness.. Helpin8 children develop 5eW-regulation and focu5.
Dante.. brlnging the magic of dance and drama into the nursery 5ettin8. givin8 thiklren the
opportunity to experiert￿ joy of movement, s¢ory¢dling. and creative exploration.
Practl¢al Lsle Ski115'. Re8ular baking sewons and trips to the local shops where children learn
to select and purchase food fortheir snacks.
Inclusivity: We have successfulty supported children with ¥arn)us rttds, ensuring &road Oak
rernains a truly inclusive environment for all local families.
We supported 25 children in theirtrdnsltlon to prlmary School In 2025 (two were deferred pupi15 wlth
SENDI.
Children moved on meettn8 their a8e-related eXp￿￿tIonS or with transition support plans to 5UPPOrt
thelr progress and developmeftt withln the EYFS.
WÈ wo** c￿se1¥ with our feeder schoo15 to sijpport chlldren transitlonin8 to fte￿p￿on and help
familles to ertsure they SLart emotlonalty. physicalty and mentally tonthdent.
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Our stsff and parent.led ￿mmIttee or8anised severnl successful events, Includln8 Eastèr E8g HunL
Pumpkln5 and Play, Santa's Grotto which ra15ed £2,530.41. These fvnd5 were dlrertly Telnyested Into
pur¢hasln8 new resources for the 5ethn8.
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Like many settiiw in the earlyyears sector, we have navl8ated the challenge5 of increased operational
costs and systemit underfunding. Despite these pressures, we have maintsined a healthy waiting list
and remalned financ￿lly¥¢4b1e through carelul budget management and the dedicated wpport of Ouf
voluntary committee.

Atthe end of the flnandal year, the tharity Islna sfi8nbficantlystren8theriÈd posithM, flnishin8 thè year
wlth a surplus of £34,824.21. Thls Is a vltsl fecthEry followlng the prevÉous year's loss of £S.S32. Thls
tumafound en$￿￿$ the pre-school remains a "goi￿ concern" and ts able to meet its financial
obliga￿On5 In a challenglng etonomic cllmate.
Our income remains fo(￿sed on Lgcal Authority funding and parental fees, supplemented by Specific
enrichment fees. These enrlchment fee$ are essential as they allow u5 to provlde spe¢lallsed
activiknes-such a5 our nature-inspired learning and yoga-that di5tingui5h our Setting.
The Trustèes havea pollcyto maintaln a lè¥el of unrÈ5trited Icashl resernesto coverat least6 months
of essentlal operat(n8 Costs. This year's surplus has been speciffitally all￿ted to rebuild this reserve
fund. whlch had been depleted by prevJous deficfts and risin8 Costs.
By bullding these reserves, the Commlttee ensures that Broad Oak Pre-scfvjol can wlthstand fvture
fluctuations in enrolment or wtÈntial delays in gu￿rnment fundin& thereby securing the futurè ol
the 5eth"n8 lorthe local community.
and
¢wnmun
We conttnue to be 5upporred by the incredible thrts of our parent-led commlttee. Fundralsin8
remains a core part of our financial health, allowin8 US to invest in h￿h-qualfjty resources and forest
school equipment that enbante the children's daity experlente. We ale slncerèty 8ratÈful to all the
families and local busine55es who have suppNtsJ u5 this ￿r.
In
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rtaln
The Committee review5 risks at every meetlng. Qur prfmaryft>cus remains:
Fundln4 Sustsln*llty: Ensuring the Bap between govemmgnt fundir8 and actual delivery
¢05ts is managed.
Operntsal overt￿.. Monltorlngthe impart of Infiatlon on our rent and ￿lIty Costs.
staff R￿￿￿10￿. Invèsthng in.our team to maintain the hlgh quallty of Care that Broad Oak Is
kn¢)wn for.
Th* trustees dedart th* they have appmved thè trustees. rep)rt alme.
$I￿ed on beh•if ol the Ch•rlrf$ Trwt•e5:
ure:
Name: Sophie Gklbert
Posltton: Trustee Ichalrperson durinithe reportin8 period)
Dats: 2dQL&126

BROAD OAK PRE . SCHOOL
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Number: 1041565
AccouNfs FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31st JULY 2025
Page
R￿ipts and Payments Account - INCOME
Receipts and Payments Account - EXPENDITURE
statement ofAssets - BALANCE SHEET
ReFK)rt of the Independent Examiner

BROAD OAK PRE- SCHOOL
Charl
1565
INCOME AND E¥PENDITURE ACCOUNT
ear ended
31st JULY 2025
tNCOME
2025
2024
NATION
Ala
Sundry donation5
100
GRANTS .
ESCC
Ala
750
FEES -
Alb
Tem Fees
ESCC - Grant Funding
53,874.92
143.072.84
43.118
76, 787
196.947.76
119.905
ING-
Events- [A Id]
Coffe¢ Mornings- raffles etc
Parent donations Icontributions
FundTaising tv¢nts- Festivals etc
Bank I Investh)¢nt Interest
Party's- lunches- Festive fayres- fetes etc
SpM)nsored Events
Sundry Receipts
337.00
2.530.41
595.44
44.45
1.170
590
20
125.00
3,632.30
1. 794
Totsl INCOME
t￿1 . Eipendltsre (schedule)
200.580.06
122,549
165.755.85
128,081
Suryluy (Deflcit) for ycar
£ 34.824.21
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BR
PRE. SCHOOL
JTURE A
for
ear
nded
EXPENDI
Other Ex
diture-
Activity Materiai - Resources & Equipment
A¢tvity Forest School
Childr¢n's Parties, cards. presents
Nursery Supplie4 S[t￿l. Food, Safety & First Aid
Kitshen & cleaning hygiene malerials etc.
Partys- IuT]¢hes- Festive fayres- fetes etc
Thank you gifis & flowers
LeKal Registration fees-DBS checks. L&cence$ etc.
Telephone & Photocopi¢s etc.
Stslionery* Compuier Software & Postag¢
Insurance- PPA & Shed
Training Courses & Relief stsff
Rent of Hail
Supervision- Staff costs
Employers Staff Pension cost
Employers National Insurance
Less .. FPS I EPS direct pa￿ents
Dan¢e Less0￿s[%¢¢h & Language Th¢rapy
Advertising- Marketing and Open days
Payroll cost
3,319.24
1.057.96
173.76
1296.43
441.53
346.75
23.70
548.92
1.743.10
2.97426
968.60
560.10
18.480.00
129,706.26
2J16.38
9.000.15
(10.784.?11
l J12.50
62.20
961.85
2,812
374
86
884
125
444
1,696
3,141
1.042
1,617
16,247
92.827
1.59]
4,344
337
164.509.48
127,567
Equipment et¢. - [A 2¢]
Equipment pUr¢hA￿ repair& garden rt¢.
UnIforn￿ etc.
1.064.93
181.44
514
1246.37
514
165,755.85
£ 128,081
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BROAD OAK PRE- SCHOOL
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BAL4NCE SHEET A T
2025
2024
ASSETS
CCLAQOIF Charitie5 Dew)sit Fund
Barclays Bank
Dew)sit alc
Current oJ¢
8,943.55
8,438
14208.96
33273.23
3,324
9,840
47,482.19
13,164
TOTAL NET ASSETS
£ 56.425.74
21,602
Represented by -
ACCUMULATED FifND
Balance brought forward
Surplus (D¢ficit) for year
21,601.53
34,824.21
27,134
(i.i33}
56,425.74
21,601
£ 56,425.74
21,601
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INDEPENDENT EXAMtNER'S REPORT
BROAD OAK PRE- SCHOOL
RegistaEd Clwity No. 1041565
I rew)rt to the Tryst¢¢5 on my cxamination of the accounts of th¢ abov¢ Charity
("The Trust,) for the year ended 31. July 2025.
As th¢ Ghurity's trust¢¢5 of th¢ TnL84 you ar¢ r￿POnSible for thc prcparation of th¢
4¢counts in ac¢ordance with the requirements of the Chariti¢s A¢t 2011 ("The Act").
I rep)rt in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts ¢WTÉed out under section
145 of the 2011 Affj and in ¢arrying out my examination, I have follow¢d the
applicable DI[￿tionS given by th¢ Charity Commission und¢r sectlon 145(5Xb) of the
Act.
I have completa my examination. I c4)nfirni no mat¢rial matters have come to my
attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in,
any material respect accounting reo)rds were not kept in accordance with section 130
of the acL or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records.
I have no ¢oncmis and have come across no other matters in connection with the
examination to which atrntions should be drawn in order to enable a proper
Unde￿tandIng of the accounts to be r￿h¢d.
FFA
IPA.
26th tkcember 2025
IncorporthedFlnthcialACwiniaffj/J￿4I￿Ue ofF￿blICA¢rO￿nIQ￿ts
42 Broad View
Broad Oak
Heathficld
East Sussex
TN218SB
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MICHAEL F. NORMAN
42 Broad View
Broad Oak
Heathfield
East Sussex
TN218SB
Tel.. (01435)- 865112
26th December 2025
The Trustees
Broad Oak Pr&School
D•ar Tania, and thè Tru8tee8
Firstly , my apologies for the time this Audit has taken, vthich [8 mainly due to Microsoft stopping
the security updates on w1nd0v￿ 10, thus forcing me to buy a new computer wth Windows 11.
and have prepared the attached Statement of Account on the Rtrkipts and Payments basis. whith
disclose a
34,824.21 SURPLUS forthe year ending 31st July 2025
The overall Income of
£ 200,580 Increasedby £
Income for Temi fees
53,875 increased by
Income for Grant f8es
£ 143,073 incrgased by
The total incom8 for T8m7 fees 8nd Grant fees
this represents
98.19% of the total income.
Total fees issued
Total Expendlture of
£ 165,756 Increasedby £
Cost of supervision including -
Employerf8 - National Insuran
and Staff Pension cost
£ 141,023 increaséd by
Cost of Rent of Hall
18,480 Increased by
Tot81 cost for supervision, Erfs NHI. Effs staff pension cost
and rent of
£ 159,503
this represents
96.23%
of total expenditu￿, but also
79.52%
of overall Total Income,
and
80.99% in relatin to total tem7 and grant fees.
78,031
10,757
66,286
£ 196,948
37.674
42,261
2,233
Other than Fee invoices not belng in sequence. there were no problems.
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ant
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