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2022-08-31-accounts

SORP
reference
Summary ofthe purposes of Para 1.17 To provide an affordable
and excellent
the charity as set out in its pre-school
education
to children
from		 2 —4
governing document years old in the local rural setting of
Ramsbury.
Summary ofthe main Para 1.17 Guidance.
activities in relation to those and 1.19 In setting our objectives and planning our
purposes for the public activities our Committee
has carefully
benefit,
in		 particular, the considered
the Charity Commission's		 Public
activities, projects or services 8enefit
identified in the accounts.
Our key objectives ofthe year included:
Statement confirming Para 1.18 ~ To complete
our annual
strategy
whether
the trustees		 have focused on continually
improving		 the
had regard to the guidance Pre-School and its staff.
issued by the Charity ~ To continue to provide excellent care
Commission
on public		 and education
for all local children		 at the
benefit. start oftheir learning journey.
~ To work
in partnership
with parents to
help their children
learn and develop.
~ To continue to add to the life and
well-being ofthe Ramsbury
Community.
~ To offer children
and their parents		 a
service that promotes
equality
and
values
diversity.
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SORP
reference
N/A
Policy on grant making Para 1.38
N/A
Para 1.38
Policy on Policy on social investment social investment social investment social investment social investment
including program related
investment
N/A
Contribution made by Para 1.38
volunteers
N/A
Other
Achievements and Performance
SORP
reference
Summary of the main As a result ofthe support ofthe committee
achievements ofthe charity, and aclear commitment
toinvestingin
well
identifying the drfference the qualified staff with a focus on constantly
charity's work has made to moving
forward,
during November 2021
the circumstances of its Ramsbury
PreSchool was rated Outstanding
beneficiaries and any wider Para 1.20 by Ofsted.
benefits to society as a
whole. Providing
excellent care and education		 to
all children
Ramsbury
PreSchool strives to provide the
best care and education
for all children.
Our
working practices are constantly
being
reviewed and revised toincorporate
the
latest research in Early Years Learning.
Children are provided
with the opportunity		 to
participate in a wide range ofactivities such
as forest school, learning
to ride a balance
bike, tennis and controlled risk taking.
Ramsbury
has a dedicated special needs
co-ordinator
who works closely with those
children
needing
additional
language
or
social and emotional
skills support.
Working
in partnership
with parents
We work in close partnership
with parents		 in
relation to their child's development.
Technology is used to capture each child's
learning journey
which parents can access
using secure login details. This has become
especially important
given parents are not
able to enter the Pre-School at this time.
Parents receive weekly newsletters
keeping
them updated on the learning
taking place
and how they can support their child at
home.
As part ofour settling in process we ran a
arents induction
evenin
toinform
arents
ofhow we support children's
development
and allow them tosee first hand how we
operate as aPreSchool.
Throughout
the year we run parent
workshops
focused on behaviour
and
communication
with the aim to support
parents
within the home using the
techniques
and strategies
employed
within
PreSchool.
Adding
life and well-being
to the
community
Ramsbury
PreSchool operates asmall
toddler group within the village, Ramsbury
Lambs, which provides
support for local
mothers as well as helping
to raise our
proNe and support ongoing enrolments.
As part ofour objectives for this year we
have fostered stronger
links with the aged
population
ofthe village, specifically
the
residents ofIsles Court.
We continue
to monitor and manage
for any
negative impact ofour operations
on the
community
e.g. traffic, noise, environment
etc
Offering aservice that promotes
equality
and diversity
We operate under a commitment
to support
all families ofdifferent backgrounds,
means
and needs.
The Pre-School is easily accessible for all
parent and child's needs and has provision
for wheelchair access.
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Our 2021-2022 Strategic
plan was split into 3
areas:
Achievements against 1. To provide an outstanding
preschool
objectives set Para 1.41 experience to every child
We have continued
to provide
opportunities
for children
to take partin
experiences
that they would not
necessarily
have access to at home.
During 2022/22 we also focused on
Supporting
children's
language
development
and communication
skills
which have been detrimentally
affected by
COVID.
To attract and retain ateam of outstanding
and en a ed
rofessionals
We continued
to work with all our staff to
support them in their continued
development.
Our inset days are used for staff training
and discussing
the latest early years
research.
For202V22 we supported
Wiltshire
Councils "YearofReading" initiative and
participated
in the Ramsbury
Primary
School English Hub Contingent
Talk,
disseminating
all course materials
and
knowledge across staff
Bean active and embedded
part ofthe
community.
Over the course of202V22 we have
developed a strong
link with our elderly
residents
within isles Court through
initiatives
such as writing and receiving
letters, Christmas
carol singing and
performing
and Easter Bonnet parade.
ln addition,
we have supported
children in
gaining an awareness
oflooking after the
environment
around us by undertaking
initiatives
such as litter picking, planting
bee and insect friendly
flowers and
growing our own vegetables.
Performance offundraising
activities against objectives
set Para 1.41
We do not hold any investments.
Investment performance
against objectives Para 1.41
Other

Review ofthe charity's ofthe charity's ofthe charity's ofthe charity's ofthe charity's ofthe charity's Para 1.21 At the end ofthe accounting
period
financial position at the end Pre-School was showing a profit of630,340.
ofthe period
Approximately
E3,208 ofour profit relates		 to
fundraising
activities which are held
in
reserve to continually
refresh the resources
and toys used with the children.
In addition, E3000has been reserved for
painting costs which
will take place in
February 2023.
For 2022/23 we have also reserved
an
additional
E7,500for expected increases		 in
operational
costs, specifically
relating		 to Gas
and Electricity.
Statement explaining the Para 122 We currently
have a healthy
reserve		 in our
policy for holding reserves bank account.
We aim to hold 3 months		 of
stating why they are held operating costs in case of unforeseen
emergencies.
In addition to this we also have a small
amount
left from our new build fundraising
account (Approximately
E7,000) which		 is
being used for the ongoing general upkeep
and maintenance
ofthe buildin
.
Amount ofreserves held Para 1.22 E60,000
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 N/A
reserves
Details of fund materially in Para 1.24 N/A
deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 We have no concerns that charKy
will be
uncertainties about the unable to continue as a going concern for
charity continuing as a going the year 2022-2023.
concern
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Our principal source offunds is
through
the collection offees for both		 funded
The charity's principal and non-funded
children
attending
sources offunds (including Pre-School.
any fundraising) Para 1.47
Our largest expenditure
is for salaried
staff that provide the service
to children
and parents.
Investment policy and
objectives including any UtINties and other facility costs represent our
social investment policy Para 1.46 second largest area ofexpenditure.
adopted
Any remaining
funds from fees, grants		 and
fundraising
have been invested
in:
A description ofthe principal o Improving
the variety and level of
risks facing the charity Para 1.46 expertise ofthe staff
~ Refreshing
the interior ofthe
Pre-School premises
Updating
equipment
and resources
Other ~ Special events and celebrations
for children
and families
~ Investment
in the future ofthe
Pre- School.

Structure, Structure, Govern ance and M ana gem ent
Description ofcharity's
trusts:
Type of governing
document		 Para 1.25 The Charity
is Governed
by		 the PreSchool
Learning
Alliance Constitution
How is the charity Para 1.25 The Charity
is unincorporated
constituted?
Trustee selection methods Para 1.25 The Charity's
management		 committee is
including details of any constituted
from a number
ofvolunteers		 who
constitutional provisions e.g. are voted
in at the Annual
General
Meeting.
election to post or name of Committee
members
can serve for a		 period
any person or body entitled of5 years.
to appoint one or more
trustees
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The charity comprises a management
committee
with Chairperson,		 Secretary and
Policies
adopted		 and
for		 procedures
the induction		 and Para 1.51 Treasurer as well as general
These positions are filled by		 members.
volunteers		 who
training oftrustees are parent's
future, past and		 present.
A team ofemployed
staff provides
the
Pre-School's
day-to-day
provision
ofa		 safe
The charity's
organisational
structure
and any wider		 Para 1.51 and stimulating
learning
environment,
qualified teacher as the Head.		 with a
network with which the
charity works The Pre-School works closely with various
agencies and practitioners
who provide
guidance
and can provide external checks to
our practice. These include but are not
limited to:
Relationship
parties		 with any related Para 1.51 ~
Pre-School
Learning
~
OFSTED		 Alliance
~
Local primary
school and Early		 Years
Settings
~
Early Years advisory		 teachers
Other ~
Speech and Language
therapists
e
Children's
Centres
~
Health Visitors
~
Probation Services
~
Social Workers
Reference and Administrative detaiis
Charity name Ramsbury PreSchool
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity
number		 1055350
Charity's principal address Ramsbury PreSchool
Back Lane
Ramsbury
Marlborough
SNS 2PS

'trustee Name Office (if Date acted if Name ofperson (or body) entitled to Name ofperson (or body) entitled to
any) not for the appoint trustee (ifany)
whole year
Emma Egan Chair Ramsbury PreSchool Management
Committee
Sarah Wilson Treasurer Ramsbury PreSchool Management
Committee
Kathie Bishop Secretary Ramsbury PreSchool Management
Committee
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf ofothers Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf ofothers
Description
ofthe assets
held
in this capacity
Name and objects ofthe
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charity's objects
Details ofarrangements for
safe custody
and
segregation
ofsuch assets
from the charity's
own assets

Signature (s) 4Q~vX
Full name (s) Emma Egan Sarah Wilson
Position Ramsbury
PreSchool		 Ramsbury
PreSchool Management
Management Committee Chair Committee
Treasurer
Date 10October 2022 10October 2022