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## Reference and administration details _ Charity name . Tiddlywinks Playgroup is known by Tiddlywinks Preschool
Other names charity is known by
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Registered charity number (if any)| 1065023
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## Charity's principal address | HQ Bicester Garrison
Building 25, St. George’s Barracks, Arncott
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Bicester Oxfordshire
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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1 [Kevin Jessop [Char «|[SS™~S~S~dCommittwe] | OC ef | CO Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name AddressOffices at Three__ Corners Merton Rd OX25 2LU
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
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Section B Structure, governance and management
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Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document Playgroup Constitution |
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How the charity is constituted Playgroup Charter .
Trustee selection methods By nominations to committee who elect as appropriate
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Section C Objectives and activities Our mission is to foster a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Through a balanced curriculum that prioritises both core subjects and holistic development, we aim to create confident, curious Summary of the objects of the learners who are equipped to succeed in an ever-changing world. charity set out in its The Playgroup is run to provide activities and facilities for the governing document advancement of education and personal growth according to current Government guidelines within a safe, caring, healthy and stimulating environment for the benefit of service families and the surrounding community.
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. Be 1. Curriculum Development .
oe o Continued implementation of the National Curriculum, with
7 . a focus on literacy, numeracy, and STEM subjects.
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a o Increased use of interactive learning tools, such as .
smartboards, tablets, and online learning platforms to
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o Enrichment activities, including field trips, guest speakers,
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| 3. Performance & Assessment
- Summary of the main | o Regular assessments (formative and summative) to track
activities undertaken for the _ progress and identify areas for intervention.
thesepublic benefit in relationto o Introduction of personalised learning plans for individuals
objects (include within — : . requiring additional support, with measurable outcomes to
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had regard to the guidance 4. Faculty Development .
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Commission on public ; o Ongoing professional development opportunities for
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| 5. Parent and Community Engagement.
o Strengthened relationships with parents through regular
parent-teacher conferences, workshops, and social
events.
o Active involvement of the local community in school
projects and activities, promoting a sense of shared .
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- ; responsibilityin thein the the students’ education. | 6. Wellbeing & Inclusion .
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- ; o Continued emphasis on mental health.and emotional wellbeing with dedicated programs for mindfulness and conflict resolution. , ,
- o Support systems for students with additional needs,
- : ensuring every child has the resources to succeed in a , diverse and inclusive environment.
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- Launch of environmental initiatives such as a school garden and recycling programs, fostering awareness of
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- . o Encouragement of problem-solving skills through. innovative STEM challenges andprojects that integrate.
- ' real-world issues.
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Section D Achievements and performance
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Summary of the main The playgroup has managed to recruit highly qualified, motivated staff
achievernents of the charit who contribute to our current success in the setting. We are always
duringg the year y looking for ways to improve our standing in the educational setting by
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y attending trainings above and beyond what is required by Ofsted. We
also look to keep our highly standing reputation in the community by
Ourlooking to outside resources to increase our public profile and desirability.:
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Challenges & Opportunities
e Challenges: ;
o Adapting to the evolving needs of children in the setting
o Addressing mental health concerns and the impact of
screen time on young learners.
e Opportunities: :
o Aspiration. Expansion of after-school programs to
support working parents.
o Potential for partnerships/collaboration with local
. organisations and learning settings to enhance learning
opporiunities.
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Financial review
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As per trustee investment and service fund regulations
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves
Details of any funds materially : a N/A in deficit . Further financial review details (Optional information) : , . You may choose to include The financial position is always a fine balance between the collection of ge : : _ | fees, grants, and donations against the éver-increasing cost of wages. additional information, where : : : : : relevant about:. Financial F prudence is essential as. is the management of the payments.: ° the charity'saeprincipal TheWe strivecharitytohasmaketakensuresteps fundstoarebuildalsoupputa fund backtointocovertheredundanciessetting with newetc. sources of funds (including | equipment, decoration, and training throughout the year. any fundraising); ‘e how expenditure has We evaluate our needs on an annual basis and decide as a committee supported the key objectives along with the setting management as to what needs to be spent and of the charity; : | improved. @ investment policy and . P ae objectives including any Financial Overview ethical investment policy ~~ e Revenue: Primarily sourced from government funding, parent adopted. contributions, and fundraising events. e Expenditures: Funds allocated toward improving classroom resources, maintaining school facilities, and staff development. ; e Financial Outlook: The school remains on a balanced financial footing with plans for further investment in technology areas and extracurricular activity. Section F Other optional information | |
| Section G Declaration
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The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
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Date| 34 March 2024
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A1 Receipts Apr-23 May-23 Jun-23 Jul-23 Aug-23 Sep-23 Oct-23 Nov-23 Dec-23
OCC Grant £22,767.91 £0.00 £17,561.81 £0.00 £0.00 £22,137.11 £0.00 £25,869.17 £0.00
OCC Improvements 0 0 0 0 0
Fees £2,857.85 £6,651.34 £5,837.70 £4,273.41 £0.00 £6,733.00 £5,221.25 £7,046.04 £6,850.93
Oxford Brooks £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
Family Support Grant £0.00 £630.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £450.00 £0.00 £0.00
Furlough Grant £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
Total £25,625.76 £7,281.34 £23,399.51 £4,273.41 £0.00 £28,870.11 £5,671.25 £32,915.21 £6,850.93
A3 Payments
Wages £9,442.35 £9,199.43 £10,581.38 £9,776.01 £6,359.79 £12,734.03 £10,149.64 £13,141.89 £13,663.26
HMRC £0.00 £5,277.82 £477.84 £657.89 £0.00 £977.68 £178.06 £1,282.08 £1,283.73
Accountant £144.00 £244.80 £144.00 £144.00 £144.00 £144.00 £144.00 £144.00 £0.00
Broadband/mobile/HP £132.82 £146.85 £92.85 £94.86 £95.19 £92.85 £92.85 £107.56 £140.45
Snack £92.41 £284.30 £206.32 £447.64 £0.00 £260.30 £234.36 £390.13 £299.92
Ofsted £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £50.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
DBS £26.00 £13.00 £0.00 £150.00 £0.00 £13.00 £13.00 £13.00 £0.00
Exp Property £145.79 £490.51 £681.19 £799.70 £36.96 £1,325.64 £1,186.27 £0.00 £467.98
Planning resources £0.00 £130.36 £29.98 £797.33 £101.88 £0.00 £57.16 £485.19 £183.13
Consumables £0.00 £153.33 £218.61 £394.87 £340.12 £568.92 £167.61 £172.81 £0.00
Staff Training £0.00 £125.00 £30.00 £0.00 £0.00 £52.80 £100.00 £20.00 £0.00
Events/Trips £250.00 £50.00 £374.85 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £360.00 £0.00
Insurance £1,982.12 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
NEST £345.16 £362.03 £489.84 £537.31 £640.89 £453.27 £700.97 £467.27 £921.71
Photos £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
Cleaning £340.00 £594.00 £0.00 £1,068.00 £0.00 £660.00 £544.50 £741.00 £429.00
Tracking tool £30.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £192.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
ICO £0.00 £35.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
Recruiting £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
HQ Payment £0.00 £1,500.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
Family Support GV £0.00 £90.00 £0.00 £540.00 £0.00 £0.00 £150.00 £0.00 £300.00
Bank Fees £0.00 £0.00 £32.73 £24.33 £30.67 £6.65 £30.10 £34.30 £26.25
Gardener £0.00 £0.00 £50.00 £0.00 £50.00 £125.00 £75.00 £87.50 £0.00
Total £12,930.65 £18,696.43 £13,326.86 £15,407.61 £7,718.83 £17,524.49 £13,718.42 £17,324.93 £17,689.18
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£11,352.67 -£7,507.41
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Jan-24 Feb-24 Mar-24 Total Average
£25,874.07 £0.00 £26,207.43 £140,417.50 £11,701.46
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£6,563.57 £4,987.94 £7,451.13 £64,474.16 £5,372.85
£0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
£0.00 £135.00 £270.00 £1,485.00 £135.00
£0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
£32,437.64 £5,122.94 £33,928.56 £206,376.66 £17,198.06
£11,559.41 £11,253.12 £7,451.13 £125,311.44 £10,442.62
£1,255.27 £800.84 £2,112.17 £14,303.38 £1,191.95
£288.00 £234.00 £144.00 £1,918.80 £159.90
£142.45 £221.16 £90.41 £1,450.30 £120.86
£280.68 £293.45 £402.14 £3,191.65 £265.97
£0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £50.00 £4.17
£200.00 £0.00 £0.00 £428.00 £35.67
£586.14 £977.82 £73.17 £6,771.17 £564.26
£222.67 £95.02 £112.28 £2,215.00 £184.58
£455.74 £0.00 £304.91 £2,776.92 £231.41
£0.00 £612.90 £30.00 £970.70 £80.89
£0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £1,034.85 £86.24
£0.00 £0.00 £2,110.51 £4,092.63 £341.05
£935.55 £749.01 £685.37 £7,288.38 £607.37
£0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
£586.00 £538.00 £720.00 £6,220.50 £518.38
£0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £222.00 £18.50
£0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £35.00 £2.92
£0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
£0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £1,500.00 £125.00
£0.00 £135.00 £300.00 £1,515.00 £126.25
£21.35 £35.70 £24.85 £266.93 £22.24
£62.50 £0.00 £0.00 £450.00 £37.50
£16,511.91 £15,910.32 £14,536.09 £181,745.72 £15,167.72
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£24,530.82
Tiddlywinks Preschool
Alder Drive
Ambrosden
OX25 2RD
20/05/2024
Dear sir,
Tiddlywinks Pre School accounts for the year 2023/2024 and the balances held that date, I have examined these accounts along with the information provided by them. In my opinion they reflect a true statement of income and expenditure for the activities Tiddlywinks pre-school for that period.
Yours Sincerely
T Duff
F.M.A.A.T
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