Trustees. Annual Report for the period Peri¢)I stsrt date 01 Period end d*e 31 AugUBt From Section A Reference and administration details Charity name TIDDLERS IAIRAPAROUND AND LUNCH CLUB CARE Other namas charity Is known by Registered Charity number (Sf any) 1165087 Charity's principal address Heol yr Ysgol Treth¢xnas Caerphilly Postrod• CF83 8FL Names of tho charlty trustees who manag8 thé charlty Tn￿t•• nom• 0111¢o (W ary) N•m• of per•on {or body) Qntitled 0Snt tru8t•• Ryan Williams Lauren Hill Chairperson Treasurer Trustee Trustee Beverley Dickinson Megan Hale 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Namos of th• trustees for the charlty. If any, Ifor example. any custodian trustses) Narne Datss acted rf not for whole ear TAR March 2012 Names and addresses of advisers (Optional inforniation) e of adviser Namo Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members {Opllonal Infomiatlon) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Des¢rfptlon of the charlty's trusts Constitution adopted 161h January 2016 Type of governing document How the charity is constiiuted Th8 Constrtution consists of 4 members Trustee selection methods Trustees are reappointed annually at the annual general meeting held in January. Addlllonal gov•rnance ISSU￿ (Optlonal information) A safeguarding policy is in place. Disclosure and Barring servi￿ criminal record checks are carried out before appointment for employment or trusteeship. These checks are carried out biannually in line with statutory reQUi￿rnents. You may choose to include 8dditional infomiation, where relevant, aboLrt'. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees., the Charty's organisational structure and any wider nelwork with which the charty works,. relationship wrth any related The Charrty is a member of Earty Years Wales. We work closety and acces8 training and athiice from EAS, Flying Start, Welsh Govemment. We are inspected biannually by Care Inspectorate Wales and a joint inspection 18 carried out every 4-6 years by CIW and ESTYN. I trustees give their ts'me voluntarily and re(xive no remunerats.on or other benefits. trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Trustees regulady review major risks and ensure that effective systems and procedures are in place to Klentify, assess, and manage them, safeguarding the charty's assets and operations. Section C Ob'ectives and activities Our aim is to provide high-qualty early education through exciting, engaging play and meaningful Seaming experiences for every child. We are commtted to excellence. wrth all staff trained to the highest standards and continuously engaging in high-qualty professional d8velopment. We foster strong. respethil partnerships wsth parents. the wider communty. and speoalist agenc￿$ to promote each child's health, well- being. and development. Our goal is to give every child the best possible start in lrfe. laying strong foundations to become confident, CUriOU8, and capable leamers, ready to thrive throughout their educats'onal journey and Summary of the objects of tho charity Set out in its governing documont TAR Marth 2012 riddlers continue to operate as a registered charity, providing high-quality early educthon and care for chIld￿n aged 24 years. Our activities are designed to meet the developmental needs of each child through a play- based. child4ed approach aligned with the Curriculum for Wales and underpinned by Froebelian princip￿$. We offer a nurturing and inclusive environment that supports children's leaming, health. and well-being, ensuring they are prepared for sd)¢Jol and lrfelong leaming. We deliver Flying Start, Early Years Education. and wraparound care sessions that are accessibb and affordable to families in our community. Through regular engagement with parents. local seriices, and specialist agenaes, we support children with additional needs and work collal)oratively to ensure all children have the opportunity to thrive. The trustees confinn that they have had due regard to the guidance issued by the Chanty Commission on public benefit vthen planning and delNering TK￿lers, activities. All services are delwered wtth the intention of beneffting the W￿1C by provKling essential early education and development support to children and families, particularfy those in areas of social and economic disadvantage. Summary of the maln activiti68 undertaken for th• publlc benofft In relatlon to these objects Ilnclude wlthln thls secllon the statutory doclaratlon that truste•s have had rngard to tha guidanc• 188ued by the Charlty Commission on publlc benefit) Addltlonal detall8 of obJè¢tlvos and actfvltlos (Optional infomiatlon} TAR Marth 2012 You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about.. policy on grantmaking.. policy programme related investment" contribution made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance TAR March 2012 Section D Achievements and performance This year, Tiddlers has continued to build on its strong reputation for delivering high-qualty early education and care. y￿th a focus on Meaning￿1, authentic eXperIen￿S that foster children's holistic development and sense of belonging. Key achievements indude.. High*uallty tralnlng and development for sLiff, ensuring all team members r8main up to date with best practios in earty childhood education. Training has deepened staff understanding of the Froebelian approach and the Curriculum for Wales, directly contributing to improved outcomes for children. Enhanced chlld development and learning outcomes have been observed across all areas, with children demonstrating increasing confidence. C￿nOSIty, creativty, and independence. Authentic handsaon experfences suth as gardening. growing and harvesting woduce, cooking, w0￿￿WOrking, weaving, and sewing have offered chIld￿n lrfe-long practical skills and a deeper understanding of their role within the community and the natural world. These activitt88 also support sustainabilty and foster a sense of care and responsibility. Strong engagemont wlth the local food bank and carn project has enabled children to actively participate in community corrtn'bution. delivering home-grown produce and understanding the impact of kindness and sharing. Increased parental Involvement and wlder communlty engagemont through open events, shared projects, and regular communication, has further strengthened the partnership between home and setting Excellent feedback has teen received from both families and professionals. Parent questionnaires reflect high levels of satisfaction and appreciats'on for the care, communication, and quality of provision. Extemal professionals have also recognised the setting's commitment to indu8ion. sustainabilty, and child- Centred practice. These achievements highlight Tiddlers, ongoing dedication to providing an exceptional early year8 experience rooted in care. respect, and real- world leaming. Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year TAR March 2012 Section E Financial review The chanty's policy on reseNes is to set a budget to ensure that we remain sustainable vthilst enabling us to reach our aims throughout the academic year. Brief ststement of the harity's policy on reserves Detsils of any funds matsrially In deficlt Further financial review detalls {OpOonal Inforn)allonl We continue to ensure that we can provide children and their families wrth affordable, h￿h-qUa1tty childcare. We offer support and work with parents and build strong relationships within our community. You may choose to include addrtional infomation, where relevant about.. the charity's prinapal sources of funds (including any fundraisingl- how expenditure has supported the key objedives of the charity; Investment policy and objectives including any ethic21 investment policy adopted. Parents engage in fijndraising and donate plants, planters, seeds. soil, fruit, vegetables, and reapes. They are artively engaged in their child's jouméy. Children take home pr