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The education & Community Partnership

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Together Everybody
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Annual Report

2023/24

Page Welcome _________ 3 Aims & Objectives ________ 4 Information _________ 5 Financial Information ________ 6 Commissioned Services ________7 Collaborative Working _________ 13 Finance ____________ 15

Welcome

Welcome to The education & Community Partnership (The eCP) Annual Report.

The purpose of this annual report is to share the highlights of the partnership this year and how we have ensured that our pupils, staff and schools continue to survive and thrive.

With so many highlights to celebrate and share we started the year with a focus on our most vulnerable children and an amazing partnership INSET Day in November which took place in Congleton Town Hall.

This annual report shares the journey to date and outlines the steps that are to follow next. We continue to work together in collaboration to ensure that as a TEAM, ‘ Together Everybody Achieves More’ .

Alex Thompson

Partnership Business Manager

The CeCP’s aim is to ensure that our children and young people:

Are healthy
Stay safe
Enjoy and achieve
Make a positive contribution
Achieve economic wellbeing

The Partnership’s charitable objectives are:

1. Advancement of Education

To advance the education of the pupils by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the school.

2. Advice and Counselling

To relieve the mental and physical sickness of persons’ resident in Congleton suffering from bereavement or loss by the provision of counselling and support for such persons.

3. Community Capacity Building

To develop the capacity and skills of the members of the socially and economically disadvantaged community of Congleton in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society.

4. Equality and Diversity

The promotion of equality and diversity for the public benefit by:

(a) the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religion;
(b) advancing education and raising awareness in equality and diversity;
(c) promoting activities to foster understanding between people from diverse backgrounds;
(d) cultivating a sentiment in favour of equality and diversity.

5. Promotion of Social Inclusion

To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society.

6. Young People

To Advance in Life and Help Young People through:

(a) The provision of recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life;
(b) Providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.

For Congleton education Community Partnership (CeCP)

Registered as a company in England. Company Number: 7956695

Charity Number: 1150460

Registered Office:

The education & Community Partnership c/o Black Firs Primary School Longdown Road Congleton CW12 4QJ

Appointment of Bankers

The Directors agreed the appointment of Lloyds Bank on formation of the Company.

Financial Review

The Partnership’s income this year was obtained from school contributions and external funding sources, some of which is restricted to specific services or projects. All income and expenditure is monitored and agreed by the Trustees & Directors on a regular basis.

Reserves Policy

The Trustees and Directors review the level of reserves annually. Prior to year-end financial contributions for the next 12 months are agreed along with a commitment from all schools for the following year. This commitment will ensure the sustainability and continuity of the Partnership whilst we continue to work together for the benefit of the Congleton community.

Trustees Responsibility

The Trustees and Directors are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and Financial Accounts. Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements each financial year which give a true and fair view of the of the charitable company and of the incoming resources, including income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period.

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose within reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The charitable company has continued to commission the services of EPG Accountants.

Annual Accounts

EPG Accountants Ltd was commissioned by the CeCP five years ago and continues to work closely with the Partnership. EPG Accountants prepare the annual accounts for the Partnership, the documentation of which will be shared with this report.

Commissioned Services

Annual report

Cheshire Play Therapy have continued to prioritise the mental health needs of children and young people by continuing to provide a wide range of much needed services. Play & Creative Arts therapies still remain as our core practices we have been proud to be able to offer a range of other services too, such as:

Trauma focussed CBT
Attachment focussed family services (PCAP) (Filial)
Sensory integration support
Group therapy with specific focuses
Drawing & Talking
Clinical Supervision – enabling us to offer more effective support to staff and fellow therapists.

We have noticed an increase in referrals for anxiety, school refusal and OCD traits, all of which the parents and carers feel have been evoked in the first instance by the pandemic. The team has continued to offer a bespoke and flexible approach in order to meet the individual needs of each child referred. For several families strategies were shared with parents/carers which meant that some children didn’t need to access Play Therapy sessions, and therefore other children could be seen instead. Similarly, because the Play Therapy team has good communication with teaching staff, therapists often make suggestions for strategies/activities/resources which indirectly supports children without them ever needing a formal referral to the service e.g. therapists have shared activities and resources with ELSAs and SENDCOs.

Data and Analysis for 2022-2023:

School:	Number of sessions:
AstburySt Mary’s	44
Black Firs	80
BosleySt Mary’s	60
Castle	44
Daven	60
Mossley	96
Smallwood	44

An overview of the referrals received is detailed in the table below showing the differences in number of referrals for boys and girls. This year has seen an increase of children referred to the service.

SCHOOL:	NUMBER OF REFERRALS:	GENDER:	GENDER:
		MALE:	FEMALE:
Astbury St Mary’s	5	4	1
Black Firs	6	2	4
Bosley St Mary’s	6	4	2
Castle	3	1	2
Daven	5	3	2
Mossley	15	11	4
Smallwood	5	3	2

Monitoring Children’s Progress: Goal Based Outcomes (GBO)

When a child is referred for Play Therapy parents/carers and children set an individual goal based outcome (GBO) which they score out of 10; this GBO is revisited at the end of therapy and a new score is set. The difference between the start and end scores indicates whether the child has made positive, negative or no change. This score is assessed alongside qualitative feedback offered by school staff and parents/carers to ensure the GBO offers an accurate reflection of the changes that have been observed. Goal Based Outcomes are recommended by CAMHS Outcome Research Consortium (CORC) and have adaptability which enables them to be used:

Across a broad range of interventions
In a variety of settings
With a diverse range of service users
Flexibly to acknowledge different types of ‘change’

This year 80 children have completed their processes with 79 children demonstrating positive change and 1 child having experienced no change; for this individual child referrals were made to Early Help and CAMHS for further assessment, however the parent reported feeling more confident in managing symptoms having discussed coping strategies with the therapist. There are 7 children continuing their therapy in September 2022, as such their final GBOs are not yet known.

Positive Change:	Negative Change:	No Change:	Children continuing in September
79	0	1	7

Group Case Study:

Cheshire Play Therapy has delivered a number of groups this academic year, this can be a cost-effective way of meeting the needs of larger groups of children if deemed appropriate. Groups delivered this year have included selfesteem, emotional regulation, social skills and transition to high school.

A group of year 6 students attended a series of sessions with a focus on transition to high school. The group initially presented as being very shy but as sessions progressed increased in confidence and engaged with enthusiasm. Using metaphoric play and open-ended discussions the group explored many topics including:

Identifying negative and positive self-talk
Challenging their own negative self-talk
Understanding how hormones impact on their brains as they grow
Understanding the areas of the brain that are very active during puberty (impacting their behaviour) and that some areas are not developed until later life
Identifying personal coping strategies for strong emotions including anger, sadness and anxiety
Identifying people they can talk to when struggling emotionally

Following the ending of sessions all participants reported feeling more comfortable and confident with regards to moving on to high school.

Collaborative Working

The Partnership’s prides itself on strong collaborative working with schools and colleagues to improve learning outcomes for the pupils. We embrace challenge to ensure the children and young people in our community have access to resources and opportunities to support them in reaching their potential. The Partnership ensures its success continues, by championing our mission statement that, as a TEAM, ‘ Together Everybody Achieves More’ .

Collaboration across the schools

This year has demonstrated that working together and supporting each other is vital, not just in terms of teaching and learning and continued professional development but also for the mental health and wellbeing of colleagues and the children & young people in our schools and community.

The past 12 months have included the following benefits for our colleagues:

Network (both face-to-face and remotely) for both professional and personal support: Headteachers continued to meet regularly to share information and to offer guidance and support to each other. The feedback received was that these meetings were unvaluable and provided a platform for headteachers to have an informal discussion with colleagues in a similar situation.
Partnership Meetings: Trustees/Directors’ Meetings, SENDCO Meetings, EYFS Group Meetings, Sports Partnership, School Direct Student Network Meetings and some Subject & Year Group Meetings met to discuss shared practice and moderation sessions.

Continued professional development and collaborative working as identified by the partnership schools including:

❖ Literacy Co-ordinators continued writing network/project meetings and attended a session with the poet, Harry Baker.
❖ Y2 staff attended Writing Moderation Meetings
❖ Y6 staff attended Writing Moderation Meetings
❖ 31 staff attended a twilight session delivered by the ADHD Foundation
❖ 32 staff attended a twilight session on ‘behaviour’ delivered by Springfield Special School.
❖ 10 staff were trained in Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSA)

Broader and richer curriculum activities this year included:

A continued annual calendar of Sporting Competitions across the primary schools. These events continue to bring partner schools together, to share positive experiences - foster a sense of pride and community, as well as support the health & wellbeing of the children & young people in our schools.

FINANCE

Details of the Profit & Loss Account are contained within the Annual Accounts (provided by EPG Accountants).

External Funding

Our appreciation to those external funders who have recognised the fabulous work of The eCP and have helped us financially to provide much needed support to the children & young people in our community.

Company Registration No. 07956695 (England and Wales) THE EDUCATION & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP LTD ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

THE EDUCATION & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP LTD ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS CONTENTS Page Company information Directors, report Accountants, report Income statement Statement of finanal position Notes to the accounts Detailed profit and loss account 10

THE EDUCATION & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP LTD COMPANY INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 Directors Miss P Blythe Miss J Mason Mrs H Harrison Mr l Lewis Ms J Gosling Secretary Miss Alexandra Thompson Company Number 07956695 (England and Wales) Registered Office CIO Black Firs Primary Sch(x)I Longdown Road Congleton Cheshire CW12 4QJ Accountants EPG Accountants Ltd 14 Southlands Road Mossley CONGLETON Cheshire CW12 3JY

THE EDUCATION & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP LTD (COMPANY NO: 07956695 ENGLAND AND WALES) DIRECTORS. REPORT The directors present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024. Directors The following directors held office during the whole ofthe period: Miss P Blythe Miss J Mason Mrs H Harrison Mr l Lewis Ms J Gosling was appointed on 1 Dember 2023. Statement of directors. responsibilities The directors are responsible for preparing the report and accounts in accordan with applicable law and regulations. Company law requires the directors lo prepare accounts for each financial year. Under that law, the directors have elected to prepare the accounts in accordan wilh United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (Uniled Kingdom Accounting Stsndards and applicable lawl. Under company law the directors must not approve the accounts unless they are satisfied that they give a Irue and fair view of Ihe state of affairs of the company and of the profft or loss of the company for that period. In preparing these accounts, the directors are required to- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent- prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business. The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any lime the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for tsking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Small company provisions This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to small companies within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. Signed on behalf of the board of directors Mrs H Harrison Director Approved by the board on: 20 May 2025

CHARTERED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS. REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON THE PREPARATION OF THE UNAUDITED STATUTORY ACCOUNTS OF THE EDUCATION & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP LTD FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 In order to assist you to fulfil your dulles under the Companies Act 2006. we have prepared for your approval the accounts of The Education & Community Partnership Ltd for the year ended 31 August 2024 which comprise of the Profit and Loss Account, the Balance Sheet and the related notes from the company's accounting records and from infom)ation and explanations you have given us. As a CIMA Registered Member in Practice and Practising Certificate holder, l am subject to its ethical and other professional requirements which are detailed at https'.Ilwww.cimaglobal.comlMemberslYour-Membership-InfomalionlMembers- handtrx)oklLicensing-and-monitoringlMembers-in-practicel Our work has been undertaken in accordance with the requirements of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountsnts as detailed al http.'Ilwww.cimaglobal.com. EPG Accountants Ltd Member in Practice 14 Southlands Road Mossley CONGLETON Cheshire CW12 3JY 20 May 2025

THE EDUCATION & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP LTD INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 2024 2023 Turnover Administrative expenses 114,046 {117,5841 98,018 (140,7081 Operating loss {3,538) (42,690} Interest receivable and similar income 10 Loss on ordinary activities before taxation {3,529) (42,680} Tax on loss on ordinary activities Loss for the financial year {3,529) (42,680}

THE EDUCATION & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP LTD STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 AUGUST 2024 2024 2023 Notes Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 260 80,189 83,449 80,449 83,449 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year (800} (271 } Net current assets 79,649 83,178 Net assets 79,649 83,178 Reserves Profit and loss account 79,649 83,178 Members. funds 79,649 83,178 For the year ending 31 August 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The members have not required the company to obtsin an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The direclors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies, regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A- Small Entities. The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 20 May 2025 and were signed on its behalf by Mrs H Harrison Director Company Registration No. 07956695

THE EDUCATION & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP LTD NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 1 Ststutory infomiation The Education & Communily Partnership Ltd is a private company, limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales, registration number 07956695. The registered Offi is CIO Black Firs Primary School. Longdown Road, Conglelon, Cheshire, CW12 4QJ. 2 Compliance with accounting standards The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A Small Entities. There were no material departures from that standard. 3 Accounting policies The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial ststements are set out below and have remained unchanged from the previous year, and also have been consistently applied within the same accounts. Basis of preparation The accounts have been prepared under Ihe historical cost convention as modified by the revaluation of certain fixed assets. Presentation currency The accounts are presented in £ sterling. Income Income represents the value of contributions received from partiapating organisations Tangible fixed assets and depreciation Tangible assets are included at cost less depreciation and impaim)ent. Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets over their estimated useful lives.. Computer equipment 25'kn on cost 4 Tangible fixed assets Computer equipment Cost or valuation At 1 September 2023 At cost 583 At 31 Augusl 2024 583 Depreciation At 1 September 2023 583 At 31 Augusl 2024 583 Net book value At 31 August 2024 5 Debtors 2024 2023 Amounts falling due within one year Other debtors 260

THE EDUCATION & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP LTD NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 6 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Accruals 800 271 7 Company limited by guarantee The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital. 8 Average number of employees During the year the average number of employees was 1 {2023= 1 }.

THE EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP DETAILED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

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2024 2023
Income £ £
Grants 68,482 66,878
Contribution 23,260 10,500
eCAPH 21,054 20,640
School Direct 1,250 0
Other 0 0
114,046 98,018
Services provided
CE Holiday Activity Fund 26,025 49,054
Play Therapy 21,099 23,184
Family Support 8,588 5,922
S&L Therapy Assistants 5,689 0
Parliament 3,082 0
Inset Day 989 578
Other Support Services 858 6,995
CPD Training 448 0
School Direct 425 1,200
SWaNS 0 2,210
Sports Partnership 0 267
67,203 89,410
Administrative Expenses
Wages and salaries 39,414 39,414
Bonuses 6,166 5,477
Pensions 1,022 1,048
Employers NI 95 1,186
Operational expenses 2,365 2,558
Accountancy fees 890 890
Telephone 399 420
Meetings 30 294
Staff training 0 11
Other 0 0
50,381 51,298
Interest receivable 9 10
Net movement of funds -3,529 -42,680
Funds brought forward 83,178 125,858
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 79,649 83,178
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Company Registration No. 07956695 (England and Wales) THE EDUCATION & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP LTD ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

THE EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP DETAILED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

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The education & Community Partnership

Annual Report

Contents

Welcome

Alex Thompson

Partnership Business Manager

The Partnership’s charitable objectives are:

1. Advancement of Education

2. Advice and Counselling

3. Community Capacity Building

4. Equality and Diversity

5. Promotion of Social Inclusion

6. Young People

For Congleton education Community Partnership (CeCP)

Registered Office:

Appointment of Bankers

Financial Review

Reserves Policy

Trustees Responsibility

Annual Accounts

Commissioned Services

Annual report

Data and Analysis for 2022-2023:

Monitoring Children’s Progress: Goal Based Outcomes (GBO)

Group Case Study:

Collaborative Working

Collaboration across the schools

Broader and richer curriculum activities this year included:

FINANCE

Details of the Profit & Loss Account are contained within the Annual Accounts (provided by EPG Accountants).

External Funding

THE EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP DETAILED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

THE EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP DETAILED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024