Rosemary Gardens Playgroup Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2024 The Board presents its Trustee, s/Directors' Report and audited financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024. Reference and Admlnlstratlve Inforniatlon Charity Name: Rosemary Gardens Playgroup Charlty reglstratlon number: 1123011 Company re8lstratlon number: 06076516 OFSTED UNR: EY365176 Re8lstered Offlce and operatlonal address.. Rosemary Gardens Southgate Road London- Nl 3JR Trustees/Directors Management committee members are Directors of the Company forthe purposes of the Companie5 Act 2011 and Trustees for the purposes of the Charltles Act 2011. The followlnB senied as Directors during the year: Tyler Bowler Carrie Whlte Rachel Christlne Whltmore Secratary Linda Warren Playgroup Mana8er Linda Warren Independent Examlner SW&A Accountants Limited Unit 14 Elgar Business Centre Moseley Road Hallow, Worcester Worcestershire, WR2 6NJ Bankers - Nat West Bank. Upper Street. Islington, London. Nl OPQ Rosemary Gardens Playgroup Rmory G¢TrdEn5Ploygmtws TrusteerfAnnui71Repryrt-2023-20Z4
Trustees Annual Report Period Ending 31 March 2024 Introductlon Rosemary Gardens Play8roup (The Playgroupl is set in a community park in an inner-city area in c105e proximity to a large housing estate on the borders of Islin8ton and Hackney. The Playgroup15 Qpen for 38 weeks a year from Monday to Friday durin8 tenn tlme. Our opening hours are 8.30 am to 3.30 pm to accommodate parents who have other chlldren at school. The Playgroup provides funded early education places for children 24 years old. The Playgroup has 24 places for 24-year-old5, of which 4 are for 2-year-olds (8 part-time equivalents). The Playgroup has children from dlfferent soclal classes and multicultural backgrounds. All staff at the Playgroup hold an appropriate early years qualiflcatlon, elther level 2 or 3. and the manager has an early years degree. All staff are en8a8ed In continuous professional training and provlde chlld-centred learnin8 5UPPOrt and work wlthin the framework and standards of the Early Years Foundatlon Stage. A good partnership with parents and other professlonals helps Involve parents in their childlren's learning. The Playgroup can also acce5S the relevant support to provide good learnlng and care to the chlldren. The Playgroup is well set up to accommodate the dlfferent needs of the dlfferent ages of the children. There are different resources for the 2-yearId$, such as quiet areas, learnin6 resources etc. The Playgroup malntslns good relationships and partnershlps wlth parents, whlch contlnues to be one of the main stren8ths of the Play8roup. Before a chlld is enrolled, parents wlll visit to look at the settln& flll In an agreement form, and on the first day when a chlld attends, the parent Ss requlred to stay for an hour and then bulld It up overthe course of a week. Parents are encouraged to glve feedback at regular revlews and In the comments book, whlch the Play8roup would use to Improve chlldcare servlce. The Playgroup has a Team Around the Chlld ITAC) system set up. and the TAC meetin85 take place every slx weeks to revlew the chlld's learnlng and development plan. The TAC Involves multl- professlonals and parents/grandparents/carers working together to deliver an inte8rated package of support to meet the needs of chlldren and famllles, as Identlfled durlng the assessment process. Achlevements/VlsitslOutlngs The Playgroup occupancy for the reportlng perlod a5 shown In the table below. Terni Summer 2023 Autumn 2023 Spring 2024 2 Year Old 18 13 li 34 Y•ar Old li io Aprfl 2023: The chlldren walk around the park area under staff super4*lslon. Chlldren study nature and how the Spring season starts afresh, brin8in8 8rowth to new plantsi providing a new foundation for blodlverslty and how people enjoy these throughout the year. Children picked up small cut-down tree parts, whlch they used to make hammers and tacks, and made wlndow frames and doors to build what they called a fairy house. This was dlsplayed in the Playgroup for parents to see. RoxmoryGordensPknygroyp's frysts¢<AnnualReport-2023.2024
May 2023 -Trip to the local canal. It was for children to study the wlldlife, including the fish. The children looked at how the water birds live and look after their chicks. Whattype5 of fish and amphibian habitat are in the canal? What Is the difference between frogs and toads, and how do they differ? Children looked at boats that travelled uslng the canal and how some Ilved In canal boats as their homes. After the canal visit, the children bought recycled cardboard from home and made boats from cardboard. all enjoyed the boat-makin8 activities. un Vlslt the local sports centr• - vlslt our local Britania Soft Play area. All parents accompanied their chlldren. We were fortunate to have one of the child's parents worklng at Brltinia, who made the area avallable for our playgroup to use solely on the day. It was an eXlIent, leisurely and playful day for parents and children. It was also a good opportunity for parents to get to know each other and discuss our playgroup activltles and how we could improve them. Use of lo4 Rosemary Gardéns - As the Play8roup Is located within the park, children can use st for outdoor activSties. One of the activities was for children to use the magnified glasses, search for. mlnl-beasts, and declde what they are known as and how they Ilve In the park envlronment. Eld Celebratlon - Durin8 this month, children also made Eld cards and decorated the playgroup to markthe end of Ramadan with Eld cards and Eld Mubarak greetlngs. Legoland Summer Trlp: all parents atcompanied thelr chlldren. Thls was another successful event with parent5. All who came on the trlp enjoyed it, and parents were gettin8 to know each other and discussed thelr chlldren's transltlon to school. Some parents sald the dlscusslon wlth other parents on thelr chlld's transitlon to school has helped them understand the process better, and hopefully wlll help their chlld to settle In qulckly and set thelr chlld on the path to successful learnlng. Teddy Bears Plcnlc- thls was held In the park. All chlldren brought snacks and drlnks Sn thelr bags with their teddy bears. Our Play8roup had solely used the outdoor splash parl which chlldren enloyed. Sports Actlvltles- Thls month, one day was allocated to use the football pltch only for the Playgroup, We used thls for our 5POrts day. All parents got Involved and took part in the artlvltles. Graduatlon Party- a graduatlon ceremony was held for those leavlng the Playgroup to say farewell to them and wlsh them successful leamlng and careers in thelr new schools. A leaving presentation was made. September 2023. More new chlldren started. The retumlng chlldren to the new term helped us to support new chlldren In settlln8 Into our Playgroup. Celebrated Black Hlstory Month - We focussed on Garret Morgan, who called hlmself "Black Edision". We looked at his inventions. mainly the Traffic lights and how the Amber light was invented to Go and Stop traffic lights. Followlng this sesslon, the children made their own Sets of lights. We then asked the pants to show theSr chlldren how the Amber trafflc Ilght works on the traffic lights and what the children must do on Amber traffic lights as well as what the other road users, Ilke the motor15ts, have to do on Amber trafric Ilghts. One of the other activities for Black History Month was for children to listen to reggae and rap muslc and use the sound to make up short rhymes. The theme also induded how rap music stemmed from RosemaryGorden5 Ployqroup's Trustees'AnnuulReport-2023.2024
the USA in the early 1970s and became part of popular muslc in the USA, UK, and other part5 such as the Afritan continent. Halloween-This isfor all chlldren to dress up and have fun on Halloween day. Children came wlth their different make-up and clothing and told other children why they chose to have the make-up and the type of ck)thing they wore on the day. Novembar 2023-The month for the beglnnlng of the festlval of118ht celebrations. We looked at the different traditions that everyone celebrates and thelr meanlngs. We made decoratlons and foods that marked Diwall, Hanukkah and Christmas. cemb ParkTrlp- This was our usual annual trlp to Cllssold Park. All parents accompanled their children. The journey to the park was by bus, and the children enjoyed the bus trip, looklng at some of the iconic places and talking about them on the journey to the park. Children looked at the reindeer and other wlldlife in the parl and then, over lunch, we told storles. All chlldren were well wrapped up for the cold weather and enJoyed the trlp and seeing the wildlife in the park. Chrlstmas Cookles- children made Christmas cookies, which were shared during the Chrlstmas movle afternoon. Many parents came to the movle event. Some parents bought Chrlstmas lunth for children and staff to share. Chrlstmas Party- The Playgroup had crazy caramel back for the Christmas party; All the children had fun with the snow machlne and all the festive muslc. All parents a150 jolned In with a Slng-a-Long. Janua 2024 Park Vlslt- DurSn8 the wlnter season, a vlslt to the park for chlldren to study how the wlnter weather han8es affert the park and the habitat that lives within the park. Vlslt by the local Pollce Officers. They talked about strangers, the danger of talklng to them, how to protect themselves, and what to do if they get lost. They also dlscussed takin8 precautlons when they are onllne. If they find anythin8 SUSPICIOUS. they must tell thelr parents or the teachers at the Playgroup. Followlng the pollce offlcers. vlslt, the Playgroup set up a mlnlature model pollce statlon. Some children played the role of a police officer, whlle others played the role of visitin8 the poli seeking help or advlce. We also put lights on our outdoor cars and Incorporated the 8olden rules. ru 02 Chlnese New Year. The year of the dragon. We made a dragon from recycled boxes, and the chlldren went around the football pltch playlng part as a dragon. Dlscussed why the Chlnese celebrate the New Year with a mythical anlmal and the purpose. Pancake Day - Children made pancakes and put different topplngs on them. RemindSn8 the children about healthy eatin8 and what is good and bad for ourteeth. A story of a Happytooth and a Sad tooth was told to chlldren. March 024 Farni Trlp- to the local farm to see the newborn lambs (one wasjust born on the day of ourvlsltl. Farm staff gave the children a tour of the farm. They also informed children about the type of food that grows on the farm and what health and nutrition it has on people's health. The farm staff also told the children about each farm's animals and how they live on the fann. RoxffloryGardeTrs Ploygrv4p's Tr¥s¢f<<knnuolR¢port-2Q23.2034
Worfd Book Day-This event allowed children to dress up as their favourite characters. Each chlld brought their favourite book. which they read to other children, and all Ilstened attentively and dls¢ussed the book afterwards. Annual Easter Parade- Parents made hats and watched their children parade around. One of the parents dressed up as the Easter Bunny and gave out Easter e88s to the children. Speclal Educatlonal Needs Coordlnator ISENCO) Lesley Brown is the designated SENCO for the Playgroup. She regularly contatts the local authority's Early Years SENCO person and attends training and other relevant forum meetlngs. She wlll then share the good practices and knowledge learned with other Staff of the Playgroup. As a SENCO, Le51ey Brown also liaises closely with parents and professionals when identifying children's need5 and plannin8 for intervention and sUPPOrt for a special educational needs child attendln8 the Playgroup. Unks and Partnershlp The Play8roup continues Its close Ilalson wlth the local children's centres and supports famllles In accessing services offered by the Ioc21 children's centres. The Playgroup network through Bright Start regularly contacts the family support coordlnator. The fety coordinator visits the Playgroup and 8ives talks to parents, advislng them on courses thev could attend. The coordlnator supports the families facln8 Other problems such as health, debts, employment, etc., and wlll signpost them to the relevant agency providin8 help and support. The SENCO lead and the manager will also Ilalse and collaborate wlth the lsllngton Early Years Incluslon Team and the Chlldren in Need Team. Staff Tralnln8 and Development All stsff completed the followlng trainlng durlng the year: CritlcalThlnking Assess, Plan, Do, Revlew Trainlng Promotin8 Oral Health In addition, the followlng stsff completed the training shown below: ADHD Awareness - Lesley and Cathle Looklng for slgns of domestlc abuse - Unda and Tlna The Playgroup wlll contlnue updatlns staff safe8uardln& 5enco and Health and Wellbelng refresher courses. All staff wnl be refreshing and renewing thelr Flrst Ald. The Playgroup manager wlll contlnue to attend PVI meetin8s and other events, as well as trainin8 that would help to improve the Play8roup's serrflces. Any learnings learned wlll be shared with other staff to help wlth thelr CPD. The Play8roup are committed to investin8 in staff trainlng and development. Stsff wlll attend relevant courses the Islington council offers to the Early Years sector. The Playgroup sees stsff training as one of its main priorities to keep a high standard of childcare. The most recent OFSTED Inspection report quoted, The montwer hos taken qood steps to address the ortions srt at the 105t Inspertlon. She hos ensured thot all staff have Improved their knowledge of chlld pmtertlon, Includlng the wlder Issues of saftguordinq. Recent trolnlng has ensured tIt they ItoJcmryGordenJ Pknygfourfj fnutttJ'AnnuGIRcgort-2Q28.20Z4
are now fvlty aware of thelr mle and responslbiiities as key person4 to support ¢hlldren and Aamllle&" Improvements and Future Plans The Playgroup now has a modern Technotherm safe-to-touch heatin8 solution that Is more approprlate for the environment. This has improved our envlronment, and the alrflow Is now better than the old blower heatlng system which tho Playgroup had in the past. The surface temperature can be manually adjusted to the Play8roup requirements. As reported In the previous report, the Playgroup is to install a new roof to stop the raln leak. In the same report, the Play8roup reported having new electrlc wlrlng to bring the electrical to a higher safety standard. The Playgroup is pleased to report no new roof replacement was needed. The roof was repaired with new drainage pipes and a new gutter. This has now stopped the water leak, and there are no water blocka8es. New elettrlcal wiring was done wlth a new Ilghtlng system attached to a new fire safety System. New Intercom System- The Play8roup has installed a new Intercom System. Thls has further enhanced the securlty of the Playgroup. Famlly Survey- this Is carried out each year, allowlng parents/carers to give feedback and suggestions for Improvement. Feedback recelved Is taken Into conslderatlon to Improve the serrfice the Playgroup provldes.ParentslCarers can also use the Playgroup's Comments Book any tlme durln8 the year to make su88estlons or comments to help the Play8roup improve the service. Future Plan The playgroup has always remalned an asset to the communlty. We are surrounded by prrdate 8roups that senie a purpose for high-paying workers. We keep our prices low and affordable for all famllles, and we wlll contlnue to offer only the free places most famllles need In our catchment area. The Playgroup remalns a well-known part of the communlty. It networks wlth all the local schools and pre-schools. The Play8roup make the transition easy by vlslting the schools wlth the chlldren, meetlng with other preschool and earlv Years provlders at forums, and exchan8ing Bood practices and new Ideas to help improve the learnlng and development of the chlldren the Playgroup serves. Subject to ralslng sufflclent fundln& we would Ilke a new cllmbln8 frame wlth more challenges for the chlldren and more ore storage for our outdoor area actlvities. We hope we can ralse the funding needed to conclude this new project as we dld for the new Intercom system. Rlsks Management There were no significant incidents to report for the period. The Playgroup has a robust actlon plan that was devlsed during COVID-19 and Implemented to control the virus in the Playgroup. The Playgroup wlll work closely regularly to monltor the risks to ensure that no 518niflcant viruses will seriously impact the Playgroup's service. The last OFSTED Inspection report states. "Saftguardlnq Is effertlve. The manager and staff h¢7ve o good understondinq oAsofvguardinq and child protertlon prncedures to keep chlldren saft and protert thelr welfvre. Allstoff e$S potsndal rlsks In the Playqroup tIM>roughly and take neceuary steps to mlnlmlse these." BUSIne Contlnulty Plan (BCP) - thls was thorou8hly revised in July 2024 and Is reSUlar reviewed quarterly. The Early Years Team continue to provlde support to develop the BCP. The Trustees have a duty to identify and review the risk5 to whlch the Playgroup is exposed to, specifically those related to the operations and finance5 of the Playgroup. The Trustees confirm that RosemoryGorden5 Woyoroup ¥ TteAnnI1eOrt-2O23-?024
they have established systems to mftigate the significant risks. All Trustees also ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. Flnancial Revlew and Reserve Pollcy SW&A Accountants prepare the Playgroup accounts. The total revenue for the period endin8 31 March 2024 is £108,632 (last perlod £113,338}. Thls Is a decrease of £4,706 if compared to the previous year. The decrease was due to the hi8her cost of purchasing learning and safety materlals and employee-related costs. The total expendlture for the period was £91,513 {last perlod £115.996), a difference of £24,483. The dlfference was due to lower staff wages and training costs. The reserved fund has increased to £84,782 from £70,468. The trustees are aware of the decrease In the reseNe funds In the balance sheet. This Is due to hi8her expenditure incurred. They are hopln8 the reserve5 wlll remaln constant. The reseprfe funds are needed for the Playgroup's development and to cover outgoings when the income is at the lowest level durin8 the autumn term. The Trustees also conslder It prudent to have sufficient unrestrirted funds to cover at least three to six months, admlnlstration and support cost5. Trustees thank all Staff, volunteers, and thelsllngton Early Years Tearn. Our thanks also to parents for thelr contlnued support. Approved by the Trustees and slsned on Its behalf br Carrle Whlte Trustee Dated: 9 2 4 RosemuryGordensPk>yroups fn¥teerfAmlR•1I*t-lo2>2O14
Rosemary Gardens Playgroup Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2024 The Board presents its Trustee, s/Directors' Report and audited financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024. Reference and Admlnlstratlve Inforniatlon Charity Name: Rosemary Gardens Playgroup Charlty reglstratlon number: 1123011 Company re8lstratlon number: 06076516 OFSTED UNR: EY365176 Re8lstered Offlce and operatlonal address.. Rosemary Gardens Southgate Road London- Nl 3JR Trustees/Directors Management committee members are Directors of the Company forthe purposes of the Companie5 Act 2011 and Trustees for the purposes of the Charltles Act 2011. The followlnB senied as Directors during the year: Tyler Bowler Carrie Whlte Rachel Christlne Whltmore Secratary Linda Warren Playgroup Mana8er Linda Warren Independent Examlner SW&A Accountants Limited Unit 14 Elgar Business Centre Moseley Road Hallow, Worcester Worcestershire, WR2 6NJ Bankers - Nat West Bank. Upper Street. Islington, London. Nl OPQ Rosemary Gardens Playgroup Rmory G¢TrdEn5Ploygmtws TrusteerfAnnui71Repryrt-2023-20Z4
Trustees Annual Report Period Ending 31 March 2024 Introductlon Rosemary Gardens Play8roup (The Playgroupl is set in a community park in an inner-city area in c105e proximity to a large housing estate on the borders of Islin8ton and Hackney. The Playgroup15 Qpen for 38 weeks a year from Monday to Friday durin8 tenn tlme. Our opening hours are 8.30 am to 3.30 pm to accommodate parents who have other chlldren at school. The Playgroup provides funded early education places for children 24 years old. The Playgroup has 24 places for 24-year-old5, of which 4 are for 2-year-olds (8 part-time equivalents). The Playgroup has children from dlfferent soclal classes and multicultural backgrounds. All staff at the Playgroup hold an appropriate early years qualiflcatlon, elther level 2 or 3. and the manager has an early years degree. All staff are en8a8ed In continuous professional training and provlde chlld-centred learnin8 5UPPOrt and work wlthin the framework and standards of the Early Years Foundatlon Stage. A good partnership with parents and other professlonals helps Involve parents in their childlren's learning. The Playgroup can also acce5S the relevant support to provide good learnlng and care to the chlldren. The Playgroup is well set up to accommodate the dlfferent needs of the dlfferent ages of the children. There are different resources for the 2-yearId$, such as quiet areas, learnin6 resources etc. The Playgroup malntslns good relationships and partnershlps wlth parents, whlch contlnues to be one of the main stren8ths of the Play8roup. Before a chlld is enrolled, parents wlll visit to look at the settln& flll In an agreement form, and on the first day when a chlld attends, the parent Ss requlred to stay for an hour and then bulld It up overthe course of a week. Parents are encouraged to glve feedback at regular revlews and In the comments book, whlch the Play8roup would use to Improve chlldcare servlce. The Playgroup has a Team Around the Chlld ITAC) system set up. and the TAC meetin85 take place every slx weeks to revlew the chlld's learnlng and development plan. The TAC Involves multl- professlonals and parents/grandparents/carers working together to deliver an inte8rated package of support to meet the needs of chlldren and famllles, as Identlfled durlng the assessment process. Achlevements/VlsitslOutlngs The Playgroup occupancy for the reportlng perlod a5 shown In the table below. Terni Summer 2023 Autumn 2023 Spring 2024 2 Year Old 18 13 li 34 Y•ar Old li io Aprfl 2023: The chlldren walk around the park area under staff super4*lslon. Chlldren study nature and how the Spring season starts afresh, brin8in8 8rowth to new plantsi providing a new foundation for blodlverslty and how people enjoy these throughout the year. Children picked up small cut-down tree parts, whlch they used to make hammers and tacks, and made wlndow frames and doors to build what they called a fairy house. This was dlsplayed in the Playgroup for parents to see. RoxmoryGordensPknygroyp's frysts¢<AnnualReport-2023.2024
May 2023 -Trip to the local canal. It was for children to study the wlldlife, including the fish. The children looked at how the water birds live and look after their chicks. Whattype5 of fish and amphibian habitat are in the canal? What Is the difference between frogs and toads, and how do they differ? Children looked at boats that travelled uslng the canal and how some Ilved In canal boats as their homes. After the canal visit, the children bought recycled cardboard from home and made boats from cardboard. all enjoyed the boat-makin8 activities. un Vlslt the local sports centr• - vlslt our local Britania Soft Play area. All parents accompanied their chlldren. We were fortunate to have one of the child's parents worklng at Brltinia, who made the area avallable for our playgroup to use solely on the day. It was an eXlIent, leisurely and playful day for parents and children. It was also a good opportunity for parents to get to know each other and discuss our playgroup activltles and how we could improve them. Use of lo4 Rosemary Gardéns - As the Play8roup Is located within the park, children can use st for outdoor activSties. One of the activities was for children to use the magnified glasses, search for. mlnl-beasts, and declde what they are known as and how they Ilve In the park envlronment. Eld Celebratlon - Durin8 this month, children also made Eld cards and decorated the playgroup to markthe end of Ramadan with Eld cards and Eld Mubarak greetlngs. Legoland Summer Trlp: all parents atcompanied thelr chlldren. Thls was another successful event with parent5. All who came on the trlp enjoyed it, and parents were gettin8 to know each other and discussed thelr chlldren's transltlon to school. Some parents sald the dlscusslon wlth other parents on thelr chlld's transitlon to school has helped them understand the process better, and hopefully wlll help their chlld to settle In qulckly and set thelr chlld on the path to successful learnlng. Teddy Bears Plcnlc- thls was held In the park. All chlldren brought snacks and drlnks Sn thelr bags with their teddy bears. Our Play8roup had solely used the outdoor splash parl which chlldren enloyed. Sports Actlvltles- Thls month, one day was allocated to use the football pltch only for the Playgroup, We used thls for our 5POrts day. All parents got Involved and took part in the artlvltles. Graduatlon Party- a graduatlon ceremony was held for those leavlng the Playgroup to say farewell to them and wlsh them successful leamlng and careers in thelr new schools. A leaving presentation was made. September 2023. More new chlldren started. The retumlng chlldren to the new term helped us to support new chlldren In settlln8 Into our Playgroup. Celebrated Black Hlstory Month - We focussed on Garret Morgan, who called hlmself "Black Edision". We looked at his inventions. mainly the Traffic lights and how the Amber light was invented to Go and Stop traffic lights. Followlng this sesslon, the children made their own Sets of lights. We then asked the pants to show theSr chlldren how the Amber trafflc Ilght works on the traffic lights and what the children must do on Amber traffic lights as well as what the other road users, Ilke the motor15ts, have to do on Amber trafric Ilghts. One of the other activities for Black History Month was for children to listen to reggae and rap muslc and use the sound to make up short rhymes. The theme also induded how rap music stemmed from RosemaryGorden5 Ployqroup's Trustees'AnnuulReport-2023.2024
the USA in the early 1970s and became part of popular muslc in the USA, UK, and other part5 such as the Afritan continent. Halloween-This isfor all chlldren to dress up and have fun on Halloween day. Children came wlth their different make-up and clothing and told other children why they chose to have the make-up and the type of ck)thing they wore on the day. Novembar 2023-The month for the beglnnlng of the festlval of118ht celebrations. We looked at the different traditions that everyone celebrates and thelr meanlngs. We made decoratlons and foods that marked Diwall, Hanukkah and Christmas. cemb ParkTrlp- This was our usual annual trlp to Cllssold Park. All parents accompanled their children. The journey to the park was by bus, and the children enjoyed the bus trip, looklng at some of the iconic places and talking about them on the journey to the park. Children looked at the reindeer and other wlldlife in the parl and then, over lunch, we told storles. All chlldren were well wrapped up for the cold weather and enJoyed the trlp and seeing the wildlife in the park. Chrlstmas Cookles- children made Christmas cookies, which were shared during the Chrlstmas movle afternoon. Many parents came to the movle event. Some parents bought Chrlstmas lunth for children and staff to share. Chrlstmas Party- The Playgroup had crazy caramel back for the Christmas party; All the children had fun with the snow machlne and all the festive muslc. All parents a150 jolned In with a Slng-a-Long. Janua 2024 Park Vlslt- DurSn8 the wlnter season, a vlslt to the park for chlldren to study how the wlnter weather han8es affert the park and the habitat that lives within the park. Vlslt by the local Pollce Officers. They talked about strangers, the danger of talklng to them, how to protect themselves, and what to do if they get lost. They also dlscussed takin8 precautlons when they are onllne. If they find anythin8 SUSPICIOUS. they must tell thelr parents or the teachers at the Playgroup. Followlng the pollce offlcers. vlslt, the Playgroup set up a mlnlature model pollce statlon. Some children played the role of a police officer, whlle others played the role of visitin8 the poli seeking help or advlce. We also put lights on our outdoor cars and Incorporated the 8olden rules. ru 02 Chlnese New Year. The year of the dragon. We made a dragon from recycled boxes, and the chlldren went around the football pltch playlng part as a dragon. Dlscussed why the Chlnese celebrate the New Year with a mythical anlmal and the purpose. Pancake Day - Children made pancakes and put different topplngs on them. RemindSn8 the children about healthy eatin8 and what is good and bad for ourteeth. A story of a Happytooth and a Sad tooth was told to chlldren. March 024 Farni Trlp- to the local farm to see the newborn lambs (one wasjust born on the day of ourvlsltl. Farm staff gave the children a tour of the farm. They also informed children about the type of food that grows on the farm and what health and nutrition it has on people's health. The farm staff also told the children about each farm's animals and how they live on the fann. RoxffloryGardeTrs Ploygrv4p's Tr¥s¢f<<knnuolR¢port-2Q23.2034
Worfd Book Day-This event allowed children to dress up as their favourite characters. Each chlld brought their favourite book. which they read to other children, and all Ilstened attentively and dls¢ussed the book afterwards. Annual Easter Parade- Parents made hats and watched their children parade around. One of the parents dressed up as the Easter Bunny and gave out Easter e88s to the children. Speclal Educatlonal Needs Coordlnator ISENCO) Lesley Brown is the designated SENCO for the Playgroup. She regularly contatts the local authority's Early Years SENCO person and attends training and other relevant forum meetlngs. She wlll then share the good practices and knowledge learned with other Staff of the Playgroup. As a SENCO, Le51ey Brown also liaises closely with parents and professionals when identifying children's need5 and plannin8 for intervention and sUPPOrt for a special educational needs child attendln8 the Playgroup. Unks and Partnershlp The Play8roup continues Its close Ilalson wlth the local children's centres and supports famllles In accessing services offered by the Ioc21 children's centres. The Playgroup network through Bright Start regularly contacts the family support coordlnator. The fety coordinator visits the Playgroup and 8ives talks to parents, advislng them on courses thev could attend. The coordlnator supports the families facln8 Other problems such as health, debts, employment, etc., and wlll signpost them to the relevant agency providin8 help and support. The SENCO lead and the manager will also Ilalse and collaborate wlth the lsllngton Early Years Incluslon Team and the Chlldren in Need Team. Staff Tralnln8 and Development All stsff completed the followlng trainlng durlng the year: CritlcalThlnking Assess, Plan, Do, Revlew Trainlng Promotin8 Oral Health In addition, the followlng stsff completed the training shown below: ADHD Awareness - Lesley and Cathle Looklng for slgns of domestlc abuse - Unda and Tlna The Playgroup wlll contlnue updatlns staff safe8uardln& 5enco and Health and Wellbelng refresher courses. All staff wnl be refreshing and renewing thelr Flrst Ald. The Playgroup manager wlll contlnue to attend PVI meetin8s and other events, as well as trainin8 that would help to improve the Play8roup's serrflces. Any learnings learned wlll be shared with other staff to help wlth thelr CPD. The Play8roup are committed to investin8 in staff trainlng and development. Stsff wlll attend relevant courses the Islington council offers to the Early Years sector. The Playgroup sees stsff training as one of its main priorities to keep a high standard of childcare. The most recent OFSTED Inspection report quoted, The montwer hos taken qood steps to address the ortions srt at the 105t Inspertlon. She hos ensured thot all staff have Improved their knowledge of chlld pmtertlon, Includlng the wlder Issues of saftguordinq. Recent trolnlng has ensured tIt they ItoJcmryGordenJ Pknygfourfj fnutttJ'AnnuGIRcgort-2Q28.20Z4
are now fvlty aware of thelr mle and responslbiiities as key person4 to support ¢hlldren and Aamllle&" Improvements and Future Plans The Playgroup now has a modern Technotherm safe-to-touch heatin8 solution that Is more approprlate for the environment. This has improved our envlronment, and the alrflow Is now better than the old blower heatlng system which tho Playgroup had in the past. The surface temperature can be manually adjusted to the Play8roup requirements. As reported In the previous report, the Playgroup is to install a new roof to stop the raln leak. In the same report, the Play8roup reported having new electrlc wlrlng to bring the electrical to a higher safety standard. The Playgroup is pleased to report no new roof replacement was needed. The roof was repaired with new drainage pipes and a new gutter. This has now stopped the water leak, and there are no water blocka8es. New elettrlcal wiring was done wlth a new Ilghtlng system attached to a new fire safety System. New Intercom System- The Play8roup has installed a new Intercom System. Thls has further enhanced the securlty of the Playgroup. Famlly Survey- this Is carried out each year, allowlng parents/carers to give feedback and suggestions for Improvement. Feedback recelved Is taken Into conslderatlon to Improve the serrfice the Playgroup provldes.ParentslCarers can also use the Playgroup's Comments Book any tlme durln8 the year to make su88estlons or comments to help the Play8roup improve the service. Future Plan The playgroup has always remalned an asset to the communlty. We are surrounded by prrdate 8roups that senie a purpose for high-paying workers. We keep our prices low and affordable for all famllles, and we wlll contlnue to offer only the free places most famllles need In our catchment area. The Playgroup remalns a well-known part of the communlty. It networks wlth all the local schools and pre-schools. The Play8roup make the transition easy by vlslting the schools wlth the chlldren, meetlng with other preschool and earlv Years provlders at forums, and exchan8ing Bood practices and new Ideas to help improve the learnlng and development of the chlldren the Playgroup serves. Subject to ralslng sufflclent fundln& we would Ilke a new cllmbln8 frame wlth more challenges for the chlldren and more ore storage for our outdoor area actlvities. We hope we can ralse the funding needed to conclude this new project as we dld for the new Intercom system. Rlsks Management There were no significant incidents to report for the period. The Playgroup has a robust actlon plan that was devlsed during COVID-19 and Implemented to control the virus in the Playgroup. The Playgroup wlll work closely regularly to monltor the risks to ensure that no 518niflcant viruses will seriously impact the Playgroup's service. The last OFSTED Inspection report states. "Saftguardlnq Is effertlve. The manager and staff h¢7ve o good understondinq oAsofvguardinq and child protertlon prncedures to keep chlldren saft and protert thelr welfvre. Allstoff e$S potsndal rlsks In the Playqroup tIM>roughly and take neceuary steps to mlnlmlse these." BUSIne Contlnulty Plan (BCP) - thls was thorou8hly revised in July 2024 and Is reSUlar reviewed quarterly. The Early Years Team continue to provlde support to develop the BCP. The Trustees have a duty to identify and review the risk5 to whlch the Playgroup is exposed to, specifically those related to the operations and finance5 of the Playgroup. The Trustees confirm that RosemoryGorden5 Woyoroup ¥ TteAnnI1eOrt-2O23-?024
they have established systems to mftigate the significant risks. All Trustees also ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. Flnancial Revlew and Reserve Pollcy SW&A Accountants prepare the Playgroup accounts. The total revenue for the period endin8 31 March 2024 is £108,632 (last perlod £113,338}. Thls Is a decrease of £4,706 if compared to the previous year. The decrease was due to the hi8her cost of purchasing learning and safety materlals and employee-related costs. The total expendlture for the period was £91,513 {last perlod £115.996), a difference of £24,483. The dlfference was due to lower staff wages and training costs. The reserved fund has increased to £84,782 from £70,468. The trustees are aware of the decrease In the reseNe funds In the balance sheet. This Is due to hi8her expenditure incurred. They are hopln8 the reserve5 wlll remaln constant. The reseprfe funds are needed for the Playgroup's development and to cover outgoings when the income is at the lowest level durin8 the autumn term. The Trustees also conslder It prudent to have sufficient unrestrirted funds to cover at least three to six months, admlnlstration and support cost5. Trustees thank all Staff, volunteers, and thelsllngton Early Years Tearn. Our thanks also to parents for thelr contlnued support. Approved by the Trustees and slsned on Its behalf br Carrle Whlte Trustee Dated: 9 2 4 RosemuryGordensPk>yroups fn¥teerfAmlR•1I*t-lo2>2O14
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sema rdens Pla rou C ntents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Page Company Infomiation Report of the Dlrectorsrrrustees Income Statement Balance Sheet Notes to the Fin8nclal Statements Report of the Accountants Detailed Income and Expenditure Account
Rosema Gardens Pla rou Com an Infomiation for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 DIRECTORS: MS T Boller MS C White R Whitmore SECRETARY: L Warren REGISTERED OFFICE: Playgroup House Rosemary Gardens Southgate Road London N13JR COMPANY REGISTERED NUMBER: 06076518 (England and Wales) CHARITY REGISTERED NUMBER: 1123011 (England and Wales) ACCOUNTANTS: SW&A Accountants Unlt 14 Elgar Buslness Centre Moseley Road Worcester Worcestershire WR2 6NJ Page 1
Rosema ardens Pla rou ort of the Directorsrrrustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 The directors psent thelr report with the financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 March 2024. DIRECTORsrrRUSTEES The directors shown below have held offlce durlng the whole of the period from 1 April 2023 to the date of this report. MS T Boller MS C White R Whitmore This report has been prepared in accordance wlth the provlslons of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD . MS C Whlte- Directortrrustee 8 November 2024 Page 2
Rosema Gardens Pla rou Income Statement for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 31.3.24 1.3.23 Notes TURNOVER Cost of sales GROSS SURPLUS 108,632 113.338 105,737 112,082 Admlnlstratlve expenses 116099 OPERATING SURPLUS and SURPLUS BEFORE TAXATION Tax on surplus SURPLUS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 14,039 27 (4,017) 319 The notes forni part of these financlal statements Page 3
Rosema Gardens Pla rou Com an Re istered number.. 06076516 hari ered Number:1123011 Balance Sheet 31.3.24 31.3.23 Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 5,096 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank 10,210 3,936 97,686 71,152 CREDITORS Amounts falling due wlthln one year NET CURRENT ASSETS 17 985 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES NET ASSETS 85,750 96 71.711 RESERVES Income and expendlture account The company Is entitled to exemptlon from audlt under Sectlon 477 of the Companies Act 2008 for the year ended 31 March 2024. The members have not requlred the company to obtain an audlt of Its flnancial statements for the year ended 31 March 20234in accordance wlth S8Ctlon 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The dlrectors acknowledge thelr responslbllltles for: (a) ensuring that the company keeps accountlng records whiGh Comply wlth Sectlons 388 and 387 of the Companles Act 2006 and (b) preparing financial statements which give a twe and falr vlew of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requlr8ments of Sections 394 and 395 and which otheDNise comply with the requlrements of the Companies Act 2006 relatlng to financlal statements, so far as appllcable to the company. The notes form part of these financial statements Page 4 continued...
Rosema Gardens Pla rou istered number: 06076516 Charlt Re istered Number:1123011 Balance Sheet- continued 1 March 2024 The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicab18 to companies subject to the small companies regime. The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorlsed for issue on 8 November 2024 and were signed on its behalf by.. MS C Whlte - Dlrector The notos fomi part of these financial statements Page 5
Rosema Gardens Pla rou Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 STATUTORY INFORMATION Rosemary Gardens Playgroup is a private company, Ilmited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. Th8 company's registered number and registered office address can be found on the Company Information page. ACCOUNTING POLICIES Ba818 of prnparlng tha flnanclal statemants These financial statements hav8 been prepared in accordance with Flnancial Reporting Standard 102"The Financial Reportlng Standard applicable In the UK and Republic of Ireland. induding the provisions of Section 1A "Small Entities and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Turnover Turnover is measured at the fair value of the conslderation received or receivable, excludlng discounts, rebat8s. value added tax and other sales taxes. Tanglble flxed a88ets Depreciation is provided at the followlng annual rates In order to wrlte off each asset over Sts estimated useful life. Plant and machinery etc - 25% on cost Taxatlon Taxation for the year comprlses current and deferred tax. Tax Is recognlsed In the Income Statement, except to the extent that It relates to Items recognlsed In other comprehensive Income or dlrectly In equlty, Current or deferred taxation assets and Ilabllltles are not discounted. Current tax Is recognlsed at the amount of tax payable uslng the tax rates and law8 that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. Deferr tax Deferred tax is recognised In respect of all tlmlng differences that have origlnated but not reversed at the balance sheet date. Tlmlng dlfferences arlse from the Incluslon of Income and expenses in tax assessments In perfods different from those whlch they are recognised in financial statements. Deferred tax is measured using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the year end and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the tlmlng dlfference. Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilltles or other future tsxable profits. Hlre purchase and1oa8lng commltments Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to surplus or deficit on a straight line basis over the period of the lease Pen8lon costs and other post-rotlrement benefits The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the companWs penslon scheme are charged to profit or loss in the period to which they relate. Page 6 continued...
Rosema Gardens Pla rou Notes to the Financial Statements - continu for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS The average number of employees during the year was 4 (2023 - Nill) . OPERATING SURPLUS The operatlng surplus (2023- operatlng deficlt) is stated after Charging: 31.3.24 1.3.23 Depreciation - owned assets TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Plant and machinery etc COST At 1 April 2023 Addltions At 31 March 2024 DEPRECIATION At 1 April 2023 Charge for year At 31 March 2024 11,208 4,664 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2024 At 31 March 2023 DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONEYEAR Other debtors CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.3.24 31.3.23 Trade creditor3 Taxation and social securlty Other creditors 254 4,911 820 98 49 16.963 985 Page 7
Rosema Gardens Pla rou Notes to the Financial St8tements- ntInU for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Rosema Gardens Pla rou Re ort of the Accountants to the DlrKtor8 of Rosema Gardens Pla rou I report on the accounts of the charity. which are set out on pages 3 and 4. Wages were overpaid In the year, the cost of this has been accrued (£16,363.20) and a bonus payment will go through payroll in the next financial year. ectlve res onslbllttles of trustea8 and examlner The charity's trustees a responsible for the preparation of the acLount8. The charity's trustees conslder that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an Independent examination is requlred. It Is my responslbllity to: examlne the accounts under sectlon 145 of the 2011 Act., 2. follow the procedures lald down In the general dlrectlons given by the Charlty Commissloner8 under sectlon 145(5){b) of the 2011 Act; and 3. state whether any partlcular matter8 have come to my attention. Ba818 of Indop•ndent oxamlner'8 r•port My examination was carried out In accordance with the general directions glven by the Charity Commlsslon. An 8xamlnation Includes a r8vlew of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparlson of the accounts presented wlth those records. It also Includes conslderation of any unusual items or dlsdosures In the accounts and seeklng explanations from you as trustees concemlng any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provlde all the evldence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinlon Is glven as to whether the accounts present a °true and fair VI and the report is limited to those matters Set out In the ststement below. Independant axamlnor'8 otatomont In connectlon wlth my examlnatlon, no matter has come to my attention.. 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any materlal respect the requlrements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 and to prepare accounts whSch accord wlth the accounting records and comply wlth the accountlng requirements of sectlon 396 of the panies Act 2006 and wlth the methods and prlnclples of the Statement of Recommend ce: ng and Reporting by Charitles have not been met. . 08010342 Ire, sw Signed Neil Sys 02-VATno. 132 133866 Dated: SW&A Accou Unit 14 Elgar Buslness Centre Moseley Road Worcester Worcestershire WR2 6NJ This page does not fonn part of the statutory financial statements Page 8
Rosema Gardens Pla rou Detailed Income and Ex enditure Account for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 31.3.24 31.3.23 Turnover NEG 2YrOld Other Income Early Years Funding Fees 64,358 27.439 63,029 41.400 540 4,614 12,457 108,632 113,338 Cost of sales Purchases Sub contractors GROSS SURPLUS 2,895 856 400 105,737 112,082 Expondlture Rates Insurance Repairs to Property Wages Social Securlty Penslon Hlre of Plant & Machln8ry Courses & Tralnlng Telephone Post & staonery Llcenses Professional Fe8S Repalrs & Renewals Equlpment Household, Cleanlng & PPE Food Purchases Sundry Expenses Accountancy Legal Fees Depreclatlon of Tangible Fixed A88et8 Flxturas & Fittings Computer Equipment Entertalnment 600 518 413 78,783 1,882 875 850 650 1,302 229 96 335 239 615 550 88 (2) 1,781 94 519 100,557 4,009 875 2,146 1,072 130 735 2,213 112 1,949 1,274 173 1,593 86 115996 Carried ForNard 14,224 (3,914) This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements Page 9