Report 2020/21
In September we returned to Ducklings but under strict covid guidance. These were challenging times for both the children who had been isolated from one another for up to six months, and also for their parents who were clearly concerned.
All staff now returned to the setting, and measures were put in place for the safety of both children and staff, yet enabling Ducklings to return to as near normal practice as the guidelines would allow. This meant enhanced cleaning, hand sanitising, limited items being brought into Ducklings, face masks when moving within the school and for visitors entering into Ducklings etc.
During this time outside play and learning dominated our curriculum, we have been very fortunate to have such good outside facilities and have been able to use this to its full potential.
Ducklings operated as a ‘bubble’, with the same children attending the setting on a weekly basis.
We continued with our termly themes, during the Autumn term we learnt about ourselves and also people who help us, turning our home corner into a doctors surgery. Sadly, we were unable to invite parents into Ducklings to watch the annual Nativity but it did go ahead and we had some lovely photographs to send out to parents. We were also able to host our Christmas party for the children with Mr Marvel and a party lunch.
In the Spring term we learnt about Transport, flying in a rocket, driving a car and dived in a submarine. We also learnt about animals, and we did have some visiting pets. During the Summer term we enjoyed different sports such as cricket, tennis, swimming and athletics. We were unable to invite parents to a sports day, but we ran our races including egg and spoon and bean bag on the head.
Also, we continued with the graduation ceremony and took photos of each child for them to take home.
Staff continued to keep up to date with training, and Miss Crowson also completed her SENCO training and worked alongside Mrs Waters.
Throughout the year we were in regular contact with Herts for Learning who kept us up to date with what was expected of Pre-Schools and the governments guidance on Covid restrictions. We have been commended by them for continuing to support our children and staff.
Sandra McConnell-Tait, Chair of Ducklings Management Committee
6[th] May 2022
SARRATT DUCKLINGS PRE-SCHOOL
Statement of Receipts and Payments for the year ended 31 August 2021
| Receipts and Payments Account Donations,legacies and similar income Operating activities to further charity's objectives Operating activities to generate funds Investment income Other receipts Gross Income Other receipts(not counting as gross income) Total Receipts Payments Payments for generating funds Charitable expenditure Charitable activities Support costs Management and administration of the charity Total Payments Net Receipts/(Payments) Cash funds brought forward Cash funds carried forward |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Prior period Funds Funds Funds Total Funds 2021 2021 2021 2020 £ £ £ £ 0 0 0 0 89070 0 89070 113570 18725 0 18725 10768 6 0 6 176 0 0 0 0 |
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| 107801 0 107801 124514 0 0 0 0 |
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| 107801 0 107801 124514 |
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| 350 350 0 99825 0 99825 103599 7169 0 7169 7506 727 0 727 1170 |
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| 108071 0 108071 112275 |
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| -270 0 -270 12239 105900 1146 107046 94807 |
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| 105630 1146 106776 107046 |
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Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Smith ilne & Co. Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Sarratt Ducklings Pre-school On accounts for the year ended 31_08.2021 Charity no 1048712 Set out on pages Respective The charity's trustees are responsible ft)r the preparation of the accounts. The responsibilities of charity's Ifustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section trustees and examiner 144 of the Charities Acl 2011 {Ihe Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is rny responsibility to.. examine the accounts under seetyon 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (Lsnder secbon 14515llbl of the Charities Act, and to stste whether parbcular matter5 have me to my attention. Basls of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by examiner's statement the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations trom the trustees conttrning any such matters. The ProdureS undertaken do nol provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'lrue and fair, view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement lOw. Independent In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention.. examiner's ststement 1. which give5 me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respec( the requirements.. to keep accounts'ng records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Acl", and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been mel, or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: VAlklll Date: 03.05.2022 Name: Justin Smith-milne Relevant professional qualificationls) or body lif any): FCCA Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Address: 23 Church Street, Rickmansworth WD3 1DE