**Willesborough Baptist Preschool** Charity number: 1175202
**Annual report and end of year financial statements Year ending August 2024**
## **TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS**
## **For the Year Ended 31st August 2024**
## **Structure, Governance and Management**
The Preschool is managed by a Trustee Committee and operates under the Charitable Incorporated Organization (CIO) structure. The Preschool re-registered with Ofsted in December 2020, under registration number EY2609381. The Trustee Committee comprises a Chair, Vice Chair, and five additional trustees, some of whom are members of Willesborough Baptist Church, and one is a former parent of a child who attended the Preschool.
The management team of the Preschool includes a Preschool Manager, Deputy Manager, and a Senior Early Years Educator, who is also the Special Educational Needs and/or Disability Coordinator (SENDCo).
- Preschool Manager: Mrs. Oluwatoyin Aina (appointed September 2023)
- Preschool Deputy Manager: Jo Senior
- Senior Early Years Educator: Emma Hilden (appointed July 2024)
In addition, the Preschool has a staff team that includes four Key Practitioners. One member has recently acquired her Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification, while another is in training for Level 2 (to complete in May 2024) and plans to continue to Level 3 in the next academic year. The Preschool also employs one member of bank staff who is called upon during peak times or staff absences.
The Trustee Committee and the Management team meet three to four times a year to review the operation of the Preschool.
## Management Responsibilities:
The management team is responsible for the administration of the Preschool, including payroll (administered with the help of an accountant trustee), pension schemes, staff management, and ensuring the children’s progress, learning, and safety. These responsibilities are carried out in accordance with relevant legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Ofsted requirements, as well as following the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (2021), with amendments as necessary.
The Preschool aims to support each child’s development and learning journey, ensuring they are ready for the next stage of their education.
## Preschool Daily Operations:
The Preschool operates between 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. However, changes will be implemented for the 2025/2026 academic year, with the
Preschool opening from Tuesday to Friday and closing on Monday, maintaining the same hours.
## Maximum Capacity and Flexibility:
The Preschool can accommodate up to 32 children per session, but the target is to maintain a maximum of 29 children per session due to space constraints.
## **Objectives and Activities**
The core objectives of the Preschool are as follows:
1. To provide a safe, welcoming, and non-discriminatory environment for all children.
2. To foster children's development and education through a balance of child-initiated play, adultinitiated play, and adult-led activities.
3. To promote kindness and understanding among children, encouraging respect for others.
4. To nurture children’s independence and self-confidence, particularly in the three prime areas of the Statutory Framework for Early Years Foundation Stage.
5. To build strong partnerships with parents and carers to meet each child's individual needs.
## **Achievement and Performance**
## Enrollment and Attendance:
The number of children on roll has consistently been at full capacity throughout the academic year, with a total of 42 children attending. The hours of attendance have varied to provide flexibility for parents, with children occasionally increasing their hours in subsequent terms.
Support for Children with English as an Additional Language (EAL):
The Preschool has provided additional support for children who speak English as an additional language, including the use of Makaton, dual-language books for parents, and ongoing encouragement for sharing information.
## Staff Training:
Staff members have participated in various training programs via an online platform, enhancing their skills and knowledge. Some of the courses completed include: Anti-Racism in Early Years
- Appropriate touching
- Continuous Provision
- Let’s Create in a World of Play
- Working in Partnership with Parents etc.
## Transition Support:
The Preschool has received strong support from the local primary school, facilitating a smooth transition for children starting school in September. The Preschool works in close collaboration with the school to ensure the children's development is well-supported during this important time.
## Curriculum and Planning:
The Preschool’s curriculum follows the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, ensuring that all areas of learning are covered. Activities and daily planning are designed with the Development and Characteristics of Learning in mind, and assessments are recorded to ensure that children’s needs are met. The Preschool’s planning takes into account the prime and specific areas of learning, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience for each child.
## **Funding and Financial Performance**
The Preschool continues to receive various types of government funding, including:
- 15 hours of universal entitlement for 3- and 4-year-olds
- 15 hours of extended funding for eligible 3- and 4-year-olds
- 15 hours of Free for Two funding
- 15 hours of Working Parents Entitlement
- Early Years Pupil Premium for eligible children
Specific purchases have been made using this funding to support the needs of the children.
## Development Plan and Monitoring:
The Preschool has an ongoing development plan that is reviewed regularly. The tracking system within the online learning journal is used to monitor children’s progress, ensuring that resources, equipment, and training are up to date to maintain a safe, educational environment.
## **Conclusion**
The Trustees and management of the Preschool continue to work collaboratively to provide a nurturing, safe, and enriching environment for all children. We are committed to offering a high standard of care and education while maintaining flexibility for the families we serve. The Preschool is focused on continued improvement, and we will continue to monitor and evaluate our services to meet the needs of the children and community.
This report outlines the key activities, achievements, and ongoing plans for the Preschool as we look forward to another successful year ahead. The Trustees and management team express their gratitude to the staff, parents, and wider community for their continued support.
Signed
Mark Hirst Chair of Trustees
**WILLESBOROUGH BAPTIST PRESCHOOL YE 31 AUGUST 2024**
|**Opening Balance - Barclays Bank**
**Opening Balance - CAF Bank**
**Opening Balance - CAF Savings Account**
**Opening Balance - Petty Cash**
Income - Subsidy
£120,212.73
Income - Fees
£21,972.16
Income - Misc
1,602.22
**Total Income**
Expenditure - Wages
£118,190.04
Expenditure - Overheads/Equipment
11,092.62
Expenditure - Rent
£10,800.00
Expenditure - Staff Training & Development
£2,469.40
Expenditure - Misc
427.61
**Total Expenditure**
**Closing Balance - Barclays Bank**
**Closing Balance - CAF Bank**
**Closing Balance - CAF Savings Account**
**Closing Balance - Petty Cash**
**Misc Income**
Donations
£1,517.97
Bank interest
£84.25
**Overheads/Equipment**
Resources
£3,504.28
Food
£1,121.31
Travel
£7.80
Health/Safety
£501.56
Office Costs
£714.17
Bookkeeping
£4,682.66
Insurance
£560.84
**Misc Expenditure**
Education People
£427.61
Donation
-|**2024**
£6,691.40
£18,478.36
1,010.61
£980.16
27,160.53
82,750.96
38,127.42
161.16
£143,787.11
122,434.05
12,342.20
11,200.00
2,457.11
849.50
£142,979.67
£3,923.55
£22,806.32
£1,035.57
£202.53
£27,967.97
71.50
89.66
£1,602.22
5,122.39
327.68
-
930.43
1,472.46
3,947.50
541.74
£11,092.62
828.00
21.50
£427.61|**2023**
14,121.89
40,215.20
1,000.65
66.11|
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|||55,403.85|
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|||121,039.54|
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|||149,282.86|
|||6,691.40
18,478.36
1,010.61
980.16|
|||27,160.53|
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|||161.16|
||||
|||12,342.20|
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|||849.50|
These accounts were approved by the trustees on the 6th June 2025 and signed on their behalf by Judith Boddy
Signed by Judith Boddy, Treasurer 6th June 2025
Indopgndent Examlnefs Roport to the tru8t•os of
I report on the ac£ounts for the year ended 31st March 2024 which are set out in
Ihe annual repjt end of year financial statem
Rp•ClI¥0 v•sponsibillti•s of InMte8• and examtn
Tho chantys trustees are responsible for th8 weparakn of the axounts.
The chartys trustees consider that an audr( is not required for th year
under section 144 of the Chanties Act 20111the Chartss ktl and that an
independent examination is needed.
It Is my responsibilty to.
Examine the accounts under seGtv)n 145 of the Charikn kt To folk>w the pyocedures
laid down by the General Directions given by the Charity CommissKJn {under
seclion 14515llb) of the Clwnbes A¢tl and to state whether pathular matteTr have
come to my attention.
8a•l• ol Indopondont oxamln•e• f•port
My eXaMinatn Wds carried out in 1rdanl% with General 're¢l)n8 givon
by the Chaiity commi10n. An examination indudes a review of the accounting
records kept by the charity and a comparison of the acUnts presented wrth
those CordS. It also includes ¢onspJeration of any unsual rtems or disclosures
in the accounts. and seeking explainats'ons from you the trustees coneEming any
Such matters. The pradr&S undertaken do not provijo all the evide1 that
would be required in an audit. and nsequentlY no opinK)n is grrfen as to whether
the ac¢ounts present a Irue and fair and the reFQrt is limrted to those
matters set Imrt in the statement beky*.
Independ•nt •x•mInW •tat•m•nt
In the cour88 of my examination, no matter has c*me to My attention..
1. Whth gives me rea$ceble cause to befwe that in. any matenal respect
the requirements to keep accA)untsng records in a(OrdanCe wrth section 130 of
the Charities Act arKI to prepare accounts whKti accord with the accountin9 records and
comply with the accountsng requirements of the Charity A¢ have not been met or
2. to which, in my opirth, attention should be dra in order to enable a
proper understanding of the aoxunts to [hed
signed.
dated 23- J.- 2023
Mrs Lesley Grove FMA4T
Ac¢ura¢y Accounts
Sunnyside. Church Lane
Petham
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