| Virgin 25/26 | Balance | Income | Expenditure | Donations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 6th | 17846.42 | 5009.01 | 566.67 | 156 |
| May | 21728.59 | 2960.56 | 1288.59 | 639 |
| June | 20056.62 | 1907.74 | 2495.73 | 566.76 |
| July | 19468.63 | 3035.42 | 4694.33 | 2232 |
| August | 17809.72 | 2.2 | 1517.18 | |
| September | 16294.74 | 160.82 | 1440.73 | 142.5 |
| October | 15014.83 | 643.25 | 640.69 | 407 |
| November | 15017.39 | 349.24 | 131.06 | 306 |
| December | 15235.57 | 630.47 | 667.95 | 513.2 |
| January | 15198.09 | 117.86 | 419.17 | 96.5 |
| Febuary | 14896.48 | 308.67 | 118.32 | 169.26 |
| March | 15086.83 | 891.05 | 1481.8 | 859.7 |
| April 5th | 14496.08 | 122 | 13.88 | 122 |
| 16138.29 | 15476.1 | 6209.92 |
| in TS | Rent (Out) | Insurance (out) |
|---|---|---|
| 29.73 | ||
| 365 | 29.73 | |
| 29.73 | ||
| 800 | 29.73 | |
| 29.73 | ||
| 29.73 | ||
| 13.88 | ||
| 340 | 13.88 | |
| 13.88 | ||
| 13.88 | ||
| 420 | 13.88 | |
| 13.88 | ||
| 1925 | 261.66 |
Home Education Wales Annual Report 2025126
Activities
In the past year of the we have run 48 Forest Ed/bushcraft/wild cooking sessions
We engaged with children of all ages and cooked smores, toasted buns and made apple pastries in a variety of different outdoor areas. The children all loved being outside even in the rain and cold they learnt the geometry and physics needed to build shelters, improved concentration, left behind stress, and anxiety, allowed the sensory side to blossom. showed that they could learn to observe safety rules identify areas of risk such as lighting fires under trees,
using tools such as hammers and saws safely.
Working in groups develops verbal communication, empathy, and collaborative problem-solving.
We ran 16 Dance and drama sessions culminating in an on stage performance in the Sherman theatre. We learnt that most of the children loved performing but some needed a lot more reassurance to do a public performance so we also did a version just for families to watch. Two performances allowed kids to engage in the process, gain confidence and try things they would not have done otherwise.
We organized a trips to Bluestone for 4 nights with workshops including forest activities, watercolor workshops and circus skills. Families rent their own accommodation and benefit from a whole range of free activities on site as well as the workshops we arrange. Children bonded as a
result of the extended time together building relationships and sharing activities that they will continue long past the trip. New friends encouraged joining in activities to learn things that their friends were doing that they would not have normally done.
They create lasting, shared anchors." Material things like toys or video games are easily forgotten, but the shared memories of a trip away provide a sense of belonging and lifelong nostalgia that anchors their relationships
Back home we organised 5 museum workshops covering a range of topics including one on ‘toys and games from the past’.
Playworkers taught children to roller skate, and did circus workshops.
Skating builds core strength, tones the legs, and increases cardiovascular endurance without putting heavy impact on growing joints. Navigating wheels or blades naturally trains the brain and muscles to work together, improving overall agility for other sports.
kids learn spatial awareness and sharpen their reflexes as they learn to navigate obstacles and speed.
Mental & Emotional Benefits
Falling is part of skating. Learning to get back up teaches children that failure is just a step toward success, building emotional durability.
The progression from wobbling to gliding provides a tangible sense of achievement, drastically raising a child's selfesteem.
Like any aerobic exercise, skating releases endorphins, helping kids manage anxiety and burn off excess energy in a positive way.
Social & Life Skills
It offers an engaging, active alternative to screen time and video games. Skating can be a solo journey of selfimprovement or a highly social activity at parks and rinks, making it easy to build friendships. Unlike many team sports, skating doesn't require expensive league fees or strict schedules; kids can practice right outside their front door.
We ran science workshops from simple volcanoes and elephant toothpaste to building shapes with cocktail sticks and marshmallows to explore engineering principles, geometry, and structural stability. Children of all ages love the science experiments and numbers had to be limited so we did them twice to facilitate.
Critical Thinking: Kids asking "why" and "how," learn to form a hypothesis and test it. Problem-Solving: When an experiment fails, children learn to fix mistakes and try again.
Last year the teens spent months organising and running their own prom which included sourcing a venue finding entertainment, learning to cook and serving the food on the day as well as making table decorations and decorating the venue and arranging invitations.
Organising their own prom gives teenagers a unique opportunity to build real-world skills, save money, and create a highly personalized event. When teens take charge of making decorations and cooking the food, the benefits extend far beyond just planning a party.
The younger children made flapjacks, Chinese hot dogs, cakes, Sushi, noodles and too many things to list here, the kids were keen and happy to make anything we suggested, and we got their ideas and made those as well. Some children even enjoyed making things they wouldn’t eat and shared their creations instead.
Teaching children to cook builds essential life skills, boosts academic learning, and encourages healthier eating habits.
Measuring ingredients teaches fractions, volume, and counting. Watching heat change ingredients introduces basic chemistry.
Reading and following step-by-step recipes improve reading comprehension and vocabulary. Stirring, kneading, and chopping develop hand-eye coordination and fine motor strength.
The kids loved playing music and learning to use different instruments but decided that song writing wasn’t for them. Learning to play a musical instrument helps children improve co-ordination, improves emotional wellbeing and boosts brain activity.
A visit to Castle Coch got even the youngest children learning about sword fighting and the clothes of the era so even those who couldn’t have lessons still had a go at the basics.
Learning history helps children to develop empathy and critical thinking.
Teens practicing their cooking skills for the prom.
The opening of the new polytunnel at the Barry garden with the Mayor cutting the ribbon.
Children of all ages planting seeds.
Dave from KeyCreate engaging the children. https://keycreatewales.co.uk/
Making mouths out of biscuits and marshmallows.
At Chopping and grating with noodles.
Trustees and acknowledgments
Awards For All for We would like to offer our thanks to supporting our project for 2 years.
Trustees
Rhi Logue Chair
Jayne Palmer Founder
Rhian Cox
Amy Burrage
Donna Heyler Rapley
Aimee Conway
Home Education Wales Annual Report 2025126
Activities
In the past year of the we have run 48 Forest Ed/bushcraft/wild cooking sessions
We engaged with children of all ages and cooked smores, toasted buns and made apple pastries in a variety of different outdoor areas. The children all loved being outside even in the rain and cold they learnt the geometry and physics needed to build shelters, improved concentration, left behind stress, and anxiety, allowed the sensory side to blossom. showed that they could learn to observe safety rules identify areas of risk such as lighting fires under trees,
using tools such as hammers and saws safely.
Working in groups develops verbal communication, empathy, and collaborative problem-solving.
We ran 16 Dance and drama sessions culminating in an on stage performance in the Sherman theatre. We learnt that most of the children loved performing but some needed a lot more reassurance to do a public performance so we also did a version just for families to watch. Two performances allowed kids to engage in the process, gain confidence and try things they would not have done otherwise.
We organized a trips to Bluestone for 4 nights with workshops including forest activities, watercolor workshops and circus skills. Families rent their own accommodation and benefit from a whole range of free activities on site as well as the workshops we arrange. Children bonded as a
result of the extended time together building relationships and sharing activities that they will continue long past the trip. New friends encouraged joining in activities to learn things that their friends were doing that they would not have normally done.
They create lasting, shared anchors." Material things like toys or video games are easily forgotten, but the shared memories of a trip away provide a sense of belonging and lifelong nostalgia that anchors their relationships
Back home we organised 5 museum workshops covering a range of topics including one on ‘toys and games from the past’.
Playworkers taught children to roller skate, and did circus workshops.
Skating builds core strength, tones the legs, and increases cardiovascular endurance without putting heavy impact on growing joints. Navigating wheels or blades naturally trains the brain and muscles to work together, improving overall agility for other sports.
kids learn spatial awareness and sharpen their reflexes as they learn to navigate obstacles and speed.
Mental & Emotional Benefits
Falling is part of skating. Learning to get back up teaches children that failure is just a step toward success, building emotional durability.
The progression from wobbling to gliding provides a tangible sense of achievement, drastically raising a child's selfesteem.
Like any aerobic exercise, skating releases endorphins, helping kids manage anxiety and burn off excess energy in a positive way.
Social & Life Skills
It offers an engaging, active alternative to screen time and video games. Skating can be a solo journey of selfimprovement or a highly social activity at parks and rinks, making it easy to build friendships. Unlike many team sports, skating doesn't require expensive league fees or strict schedules; kids can practice right outside their front door.
We ran science workshops from simple volcanoes and elephant toothpaste to building shapes with cocktail sticks and marshmallows to explore engineering principles, geometry, and structural stability. Children of all ages love the science experiments and numbers had to be limited so we did them twice to facilitate.
Critical Thinking: Kids asking "why" and "how," learn to form a hypothesis and test it. Problem-Solving: When an experiment fails, children learn to fix mistakes and try again.
Last year the teens spent months organising and running their own prom which included sourcing a venue finding entertainment, learning to cook and serving the food on the day as well as making table decorations and decorating the venue and arranging invitations.
Organising their own prom gives teenagers a unique opportunity to build real-world skills, save money, and create a highly personalized event. When teens take charge of making decorations and cooking the food, the benefits extend far beyond just planning a party.
The younger children made flapjacks, Chinese hot dogs, cakes, Sushi, noodles and too many things to list here, the kids were keen and happy to make anything we suggested, and we got their ideas and made those as well. Some children even enjoyed making things they wouldn’t eat and shared their creations instead.
Teaching children to cook builds essential life skills, boosts academic learning, and encourages healthier eating habits.
Measuring ingredients teaches fractions, volume, and counting. Watching heat change ingredients introduces basic chemistry.
Reading and following step-by-step recipes improve reading comprehension and vocabulary. Stirring, kneading, and chopping develop hand-eye coordination and fine motor strength.
The kids loved playing music and learning to use different instruments but decided that song writing wasn’t for them. Learning to play a musical instrument helps children improve co-ordination, improves emotional wellbeing and boosts brain activity.
A visit to Castle Coch got even the youngest children learning about sword fighting and the clothes of the era so even those who couldn’t have lessons still had a go at the basics.
Learning history helps children to develop empathy and critical thinking.
Teens practicing their cooking skills for the prom.
The opening of the new polytunnel at the Barry garden with the Mayor cutting the ribbon.
Children of all ages planting seeds.
Dave from KeyCreate engaging the children. https://keycreatewales.co.uk/
Making mouths out of biscuits and marshmallows.
At Chopping and grating with noodles.
Trustees and acknowledgments
Awards For All for We would like to offer our thanks to supporting our project for 2 years.
Trustees
Rhi Logue Chair
Jayne Palmer Founder
Rhian Cox
Amy Burrage
Donna Heyler Rapley
Aimee Conway