2021-08-31-accounts - Crosspool Community Pre-School

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Trustees Annual Report 2020-2021

Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From 1 Sep 2020 To 31 Aug 2021

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name

Crosspool Community Preschool

Other names charity is known by

Registered charity number (if any) 1090433

Charity's principal address @ Lydgate Infant School, Lydgate Lane

Crosspool Sheffield Postcode S10 5FQ

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
Martin Swift	Chair Person	Committee
Claire Lindley	Secretary	Committee
Alice Curren	Treasurer	Committee
Steve Marples		Committee
		Committee
		Committee
LucyCherrett		Committee
Nea Maycock		Committee
Rocio Banos		Committee
Ruth Brindle		Committee
Stevie Hanson		Committee

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Lauren Hodgson - Manager

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Early Years Alliance Constitution Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Follow the constitution for management committee and meetings. Have a How the charity is constituted nominated Chair Person, Secretary and Treasurer. The setting provides (eg. trust, association, company) high quality preschool education, guidance and awareness for the children in its care. Nominated and elected at the Annual General Meeting of the Trustee selection methods Management Committee. (eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
relationship with any related parties;
trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

Section C Objectives and activities

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Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)	To enhance the development and education of children by offering them appropriate play and facilities, encouraging parents/carers to be involved in all aspects of its provision, whilst providing a supportive environment as well as appropriate training for the team of high-quality staff.
	Allowing the children to learn through play whilst covering all areas outlined in the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum as set out by the Government. Following all safeguarding procedures and policies. Ensuring the staff team continue to observe, monitor and plan activities to meet the developmental needs of the children. Monitor and track the progress of children to ensure they are progressing in their learning and development. Implement any interventions necessary to help the children progress. Work together with any other professionals involved with children at the Pre-school. Contribute to and implement any Special Education Needs plans as required. Implement any new health and safety procedures arising from Government and Local Authority Guidance.

Summary of the objects of the
charity set out in its
governing document
Summary of the main
activities undertaken for the
public benefit in relation to
these objects (include within
this section the statutory
declaration that trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit)

To enhance the development and education of children by offering them
appropriate play and facilities, encouraging parents/carers to be involved
in all aspects of its provision, whilst providing a supportive environment
as well as appropriate training for the team of high-quality staff.

Allowing the children to learn through play whilst covering all areas
outlined in the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum as set out by the
Government.
Following all safeguarding procedures and policies.
Ensuring the staff team continue to observe, monitor and plan activities to
meet the developmental needs of the children.
Monitor and track the progress of children to ensure they are progressing
in their learning and development.
Implement any interventions necessary to help the children progress.
Work together with any other professionals involved with children at the
Pre-school.
Contribute to and implement any Special Education Needs plans as
required.
Implement any new health and safety procedures arising from
Government and Local Authority Guidance.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

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Volunteers help support the charity with guidance and advice and attend meetings to discuss policies, procedures and strategic development of the Pre-school.

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

During the COVID-19 pandemic Pre-school worked with the staff and committee to implement risk assessments and changes to keep the staff children and families safe.

policy on grantmaking;
policy programme related investment;
contribution made by volunteers.

Section D Achievements and performance

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Section D Achievements and erformance p

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

Continue to provide high quality education for children age 3 to 4 years ensuring successful transitions into the setting and onto school.

Support those children eligible for Early Years Pupil Premium.

Maintain healthy attendance and waiting list and offer places to children regardless of race, culture, religion or means.

Ensure staff have current training and relevant qualifications in line with Government recommendations and support with training and funding for training where possible.

We worked together with our local Quality Improvement Team and the Early Years Alliance to improve outcomes for children. Staff completed on line courses linked to their Early Years Professional Development. The setting manager completed a course with the Department for Education to help improve the children’s literacy and communication skills.

We continued to work towards being an outstanding setting and recommendations from our last Ofsted inspection where we achieved a Good rating.

We continued to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. We employed a member of staff to support a child with complex developmental needs.

We held Christmas tea parties for children to attend. In line with Government and Local Authority Regulations we had small celebrations for festivals throughout the year including Halloween, Diwali, Hanukah, Holi, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter and Eid.

We used a range of technology to support communication.

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Section E Financial review

Brief statement of the

Keep half a terms running expenses in reserve and review the amount on an annual basis.

charity’s policy on reserves

Details of any funds materially

in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.

Principal source of funding comes from the Local Authority in terms of Free Early Learning Funding.

Other funding comes from fees paid for hours above the 15/30 hours of free entitlement.

Limited funding comes from voluntary donations for snack contributions. Small donations of used toys and resources were accepted throughout the year.

Due to COVID-19 the Pre-school's main fundraising events were put on hold throughout the year due to guidance from the Government and Local Authority .

Section F Other optional information

Pre-school continued to work in collaboration with our committee to implement any changes due to COVID - 19 to help keep children, staff and families safe and keep Pre-school open.

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) CC Alice Curee Full name(s) Alice Curren Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Treasurer etc) Date 25/06/2022

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Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Raport to the Irusteesl members of Crosspool Communty Preschool On accounts for th6 year onded 31 August 2021 Charlty no (If any) 1090433 Sot out on page8 4and5 Respe¢tfve The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of th8 8ccount8. rnsponsibilities of The charity's truste8s Considèr that an audit is not required for this year trustees and examlnor under section 43(21 of the Charfties Act 1993 (the 1993 Act) and that an irKlependent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to- examinè the a¢¢ount8 under section 43 of the 1993 Act, to foll¢)W the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 43(7)(b) of the 1993 Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of indepfrndent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given examinerfs 8tatement by Charity Commission. An examination inciud8s a review of the accounting records k8Pt by the ¢hartty and a comparison of the ac¢ounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the avidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts presenl a 'true and fair, view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent In Gonnec*ion with my examination, no matter has come to my attention examiner's ststsment lother than that disclosed below ') 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordan with section 41 of the 1993 Act; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 1993 Act have not been met ', or 2. to which. in my opinion, attention should be dfawn in order to enablo proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. . Please delete the words in the brackels rf they do not 8ppIy. Signed: Date: 2olL Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): IER 2020-21

Address: Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight material problems. IER 2020-21

Give here brief detail$ of any items that the examlner w18he8 to disclose. IER 2020-21

CROSSP(XJL cOMMUFy PRE-SCHIX)L RECEllryS & PAYENTs ACCOUNT For th¢ year ¢nd¢d 31 August 2021 Unrestricted Retstrfctod 2021 Total 2020 Totsl un Fun Fun RECEIPTS Fees Don8WJn8 & Legacies Receipts from Tradlng 8ank Interest Tralnlng & Speci81 Needs Grgnts Milk Gr8nl Trip Ripts Insuronc8 Claim Other Fundlng Cash Misc 109,829 902 234 109.235 1.174 367 31 3.125 176 975 277 7.139 1.246 TOTAL RECEIPTS 119,158 119,158 115,3S6 PAYMENTS Rent Short Life Equipm8nt Craft Materials General Administrat6ve Expenses Training Costs Gross Wages, Pensions & Employerf's Nl Mllk Refreshments Insurance Trip Expenses 9,533 4,261 270 2,137 152 91.772 395 288 1,087 2,067 379 88.486 252 332 900 Fi I Donatlons Accountsncy Fees Tralnlng & Speo"al Need$ Grants Cash Computer Equipment Officè R8fvrt>ishment Classroom Rgfurfoi8hmenl Bank F888 Misc PPE 743 731 4,101 395 TOTAL PAYMENTS 107,007 102,044 RECEIPTS LESS PAYMENTS 12, 12,151 13,313 CASH FUNDS LAST YEAR END 54,363 54.363 41,050 CASH FUNDS THIS YEAR END 88.514 66,514

CROSSPOOL COMMUNtTY PRE-SCHOOL STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITES For the year ¢nded 31 August 2021 Unrnstrlctsd Robtrlcted und Cash Funds Cash al Bank- Cuirenl NJC Cash al Bank- Deposit AJC Cash in Hand Adjustmont to wevious Year 59,949 25,512 16 247 85,724 Movements on Provisions Prepayments Accruals Fee recatved in a(fvance 12 -19.222 TOTAL FUND8 66.514 - Olhor Moneta A¥••ts Prepaid Insurance 634 Aets R•tsin¢d for the Charl 8 t>wn U80 Current Val Fund Computer Equipment Fumilure, Fixtures & Frttings Exterior Shelter InteraclNe Whiteboard Stock of Consumable MaterAIs Stock of Classroom Short Lwe Equipment Stock of Outdoor Play Equipm8nl Unrestricted Unresthcled Unrestricted Unrestricted Unr8stricted Unrestricted Unrestricted 3,602 4,405 4.212 354 31)0 2.000 500 Llabiliti•# Amount Accountancy Unrestricted 742.80

Address: Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight material problems. IER 2020-21

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