**Adroddiad Blynyddol Cylch Meithrin Cylch Meithrin Drefach-Felindre Drefach-Felindre Annual Report 19.04. 2022 (2022 – 2023) 19.04. 2022** **2022 – 2023** ## **CYLCH MEITHRIN A TI A FI DREFACHFELINDRE** Rhif Elusen / Charity no - 1178861 Neuadd y Ddraig Goch / Red Dragon Hall Drefach-Felindre, Llandysul, Sir Gaerfyrddin, SA44 5UG Rhif AGC / CIW Number W16/00001369/O0001/0002 Wedi cofrestru gyda AGC am 14 plentyn / Registered with CIW for 14 children Cyllid A.A.Ll i blant 3 oed am 10 awr / LEA Funding for 3 year old children for 10 hours. Plant 2-5 oed / Children age 2-5 1 ## **Nod Cylch Meithrin Drefach-Felindre / Cylch Meithrin Drefach Felindre’s Aim** _Nod y Cylch Meithrin yw rhoi cyfle cyfartal i bob plentyn i gymeryd mantais ac i ffynnu yn eu profiad o’r gwasanaethau a phrofiadau blynyddoedd cynnar trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg._ _Rydym yn credu bod chwarae yn sylfaenol i ddatblygiad y plentyn yn gymdeithasol, emosiynol, corfforol, ieithyddol, a ddeallusol._ _Byddwn yn sicrhau bod eich plentyn yn cael pob cyfle posibl ar gyfer dysgu trwy Chwarae gan ddefnyddio adnoddau aml synhwyraidd, sy’n ymgysylltu a chynhwysol sydd wedi eu dewis i greu creadigrwydd a dychymyg._ _Y mae’r gweithgareddau a’r Chwarae yn cael ei annog i gymeryd lle y tu allan gymaint a phosib, yn aml drwy ymweld a mannau o fewn y pentref, neu ymhellach ar teithiau dydd a drefnir._ _Y mae’r themau dysgu yn dilyn y tymhorau, traddodiadau lleol a chenedlaethol a daearyddiaeth ynghyd a dathlu amrywiolaeth cred a ddiwylliant a archwilio synnwyr y plentyn unigol._ _Yr ydym yn rhoi clod a gwobrwyo ymddygiad da tuag at eraill ac yn annog helpu eraill gan gynnwys cydddisgyblion a staff. Lle mae cyflawniadau sgiliau a dysgu, fe fyddwn yn dathlu hyn ac fe atgyfnerthir eu gwerth drwy ein ethos cynhwysol a gofalgar._ _Y mae Cylch Meithrin Drefach Felindre yn darparu gofal ac addysg rhagorol i blant o 2 oed hyd at oed cynchwyn Ysgol o dan ofal staff cymwys a phrofiadol mewn awyrgylch deniadol, cyfeillgar a Chymreig. Mae hapusrwydd pob plentyn yn flaenoriaeth i ni. Caiff pob plentyn gyfle i gymryd rhan mewn amrywiaeth o weithgareddau fydd yn hybu pob agwedd o’i ddatblygiad mewn awyrgylch hapus a diogel._ The aim of the Cylch Meithrin is to give every child an equal opportunity to take advantage of and thrive in their experience of early years services, through the medium of Welsh. We believe that play is fundamental to the development of children’s social, emotional physical, linguistic and intellectual needs. We ensure that your child has every possible opportunity for learning through play using a wide variety of multi-sensory, engaging and inclusive resources that have been selected to enthuse creativity and imagination. 2 Activities and play are encouraged to take place outdoors as much as possible, often visiting parts of the village or further afield on organised day trips. Our learning themes follow the seasons, local and national traditions and geography in addition to celebrating diversity of faith and culture and exploring your child’s sense of self. We praise and reward kind and thoughtful behaviour towards others, encouraging the value of helping and supporting classmates and staff. Where personal achievements in skills and learning are made, children are celebrated and their sense of worth is bolstered by our inclusive and caring ethos. Cylch Meithrin Drefach Velindre provides care and education of the highest quality for children aged between two years and school age. Our fundamental priority is the happiness of each child. There is an opportunity for each child to learn through play and develop to their full potential in a happy and safe environment. ## **Management of the Cylch Meithrin/Rheolaeth y Cylch Meithrin** Mae Cylch Meithrin Drefach Felindre yn Sefydliad Corfforedig Elusennol a gaiff ei reoleiddio gan Arolygaeth Gofal Cymru ac Estyn. Mae’r Cylch Meithrin yn cael ei redeg gan bwyllgor o wirfoddolwyr yn cynnwys rhieni a gwarcheidwaid presennol ac aelodau o’r gymuned leol sy’n gwerthfawrogi pwysigrwydd addysg blynyddoedd cynnar cyfrwng Cymraeg. The Cylch Meithrin Drefach Felindre is a registered CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) which is regulated by Care Inspectorate for Wales and Estyn. The Cylch Meithrin is managed by a committee of volunteers comprising of current parents, grandparents and guardians of children attending and members of the community who value the importance of locally available Welsh medium early years education. ## **Pwyllgor Rheoli’r Cylch / Cylch’s Management Committee** **Cadeirydd / Chairperson :** Rose Mitchell **Ysgrifenydd / Secretary :** Natasha Sharman **Trysorydd / Treasurer :** Annie Pitt **Person Cofrestredig / Responsible Individual :** Rose Mitchell **Ymddiriedolwyr / Grant Officer :** Marion Morris ## **Stafo / Staf** Ffion Davies (Leader / Arweinydd) Kate Griffiths (Assistant Leader / Dirprwy Arweinydd) Grace Hills (Ti a Fi) 3 Helen Biggs & Cerys Davies (Staff Banc / Bank Staff) Themes throughout the past year have included: - Me, Myself and I; - Animals; - The Sea; - Remembrance Day. - The Chinese New Year; - St Patrick’s Day; - Christmas; - St David’s Day; - Pancake Day - • Easter; Activites have included: - Face and bodies; - Numerousy skills; - Language development; - Easter egg hunt; - Messy play; - Walks; - Outdoor play; - Pudsy (Children in Need) - Red Nose Day - Singing in Welsh. - Art workshops - St Davids Day Village Parade - Easter Bonnets - World Book Day ## **Hyforddiant Staf / Staf Training** Updated safeguarding training Updated food hygiene training Updated First Aid Mandatory education and development training from County Echatt training ## **Datblygiad y Cylch / The Development of the Cylch** Since our EAGM in May 2022, the progress, success and strength of the Meithrin has been phenomenal. We are incredibly grateful for our new committee members, the resilience of our Leader and Assistant Leader and the support of our community and stakeholders for keeping us running smoothly. Without their dedication, we would have certainly faced the threat of closure and the Meithrin is therefore indebted to them. 4 We welcome Kate Griffiths as our new Assistant Leader who has settled into her role brilliantly and become an invaluable member of the team. We wish Kirsty Owen (our previous assistant Leader), Sarah Bentley and Grace Hills (bank staff) a fond farewell and the best of luck for their new endeavours. The Leaders are committed to continuing their hard and dedicated work in order to maintain positive and healthy relationships with parents and guardians and thus ensure that they continue to be fully satisfied with the provision the service offers. There have been no formal or informal complaints received by the Meithrin for in excess of three years. Feedback from parents and guardians has always been supportive and positive. In all questionnaires completed, parents and guardians agreed that they were happy with the service the Meithrin provides, that their child is happy attending the Meithrin and that they felt that their child was safe and well cared for. Some parents were concerned with how many times we have had to close due to recent issues with the boiler and the fire alarm system faults however, they also understood that these issues were beyond the Meithrin's control since we rent the space from the Red Dragon Hall. This tells us that we are providing a good service for our local community and that the expectations that parents and guardians have of the meithrin are being met. The Meithrin Committee are currently in the process of applying for grants to fund a move to the local Primary School's setting (also situated in the village). It is hoped that this will eradicate any issues with heating/fire systems/poor WiFi because the setting will no longer be beholden to the Red Dragon Hall from whom we rent the space. In addition, the move will bolster the already successful transition provision from Meithrin to Primary in the near future, subject to planning and funding. We received a full joint inspection in October 2022. Estyn and CIW were very postiive about the provision, wellbeing and the environment of the setting. Specifically, it was noted that children were happy, content, confident and independent in a secure and clean environment. Estyn and CIW commented in their report that, "…Nearly all children are happy and content and have a sense of belonging.” Of further important note, Estyn/CIW stated that This has been achieved through maintaining a solid rhythm to the session, where an established routine offers security and confidence on what to expect each day for our little ones. It is a solid foundation for children to explore all that is on offer and build positive relationships with their peers, secure in the knowledge that they are in a safe place and supported by their trusted grown-ups. The children are subsequently happy to attend, look forward to their time spent at Meithrin and enjoy all aspects of learning through play. The Meithrin was issued with a Priority Action Notice for failure to maintain up to date DBS checks. This matter, to our knowledge, has been resolved. We have a comprehensive Action Plan based on all feedback on regulatory failings and non-compliance, which has been implemented fully in addition to the recommendations in the main inspection report. 5 The annual SASS has been completed and submitted to CIW. A copy of the Quality of Care report in addition to this report will be offered to parents and guardians. ## **Codi Arian / Fundraising** Village Carnival Halloween Party Christmas Concert Christmas sweet/hot choc/reindeer food cones Sponsored Wellie Walk ## **Grantiau a Chyfraniadau / Grants and Donations** August 22 Mudiad Meithrin £1000 Ti a Fi Grant - wages, rent, equipment August 22 Mudiad Meithrin £2510.02 Emergency Grant July 22 Winter of WellBeing - £550 Botanic Gardens trip andLA Actif team - day release for leader to attend training July 22 LA £5105 Environmental Audit -resources, furniture, delivery , setup 31/3/23 Mudiad Meithrin Emergency Grant £2926.81 - hall rent and staff pay Sept 22 LA £600 release staff for professional discussion on children's progress, attend LA discussion on assessment arrangements for non maintained settings November 22 £757.57 LA Sustainability Grant - running costs January 23 £528.99 Glyndwr Fund Staff laptop and associated soft ware 27/1/23 LA £2033 3 statutory training sessions, self evaluation staff meetings, Resources - Alice Sharp Programme, 2 day cover for leaders to discuss and receive support from Link teacher - plus follow up modelling and verifying, 2 days cover for networking, research self evaluation at the setting 31/3/23 LA £3000 Music workshop, Jabadoa Training, Forest School ## **Cynllunio ar gyfer y dyfodol / Future Planning** We look forward to our continued collaboration with Penboyer school and our move to the school’s site. There are exciting and hopefully extremely fruitful new fundraisers in the near future to help raise much needed funds to bolster our income. The staff and committee continue to work against the Action Plan and Quality Assurance calendar, which will be reviewed fully at the end of the summer term. ## Diolch / Thank you Rose Mitchell ## **Cadeirydd / Chairperson** 6 Financial Statement - 1 st April 2022 to 31st March 2023 Cylch Meithrin Drefach Felindre INCOME Donations and Fundraising Carmarthen County Council Grants Mudiad Meithrin Grants Gtyndwr Fund Grant EYEF Childrenb Fees Ti a Fi Fees (￿her 2725.77 12896.27 6436.&3 528.99 4557.75 9350.50 896.50 2005.94 TOTAL INCOME EXPENDrruRE p￿rniseS Staff Pay Pension 3738.10 20150.26 379.57 87.51 339.60 125.(M) 175.44 139.20 4779.75 333.QY) 110.45 1781.18 HMRC Meithrin Mobite Mudiad Metthrin Payroll Seryices DBS ch￿kS Equipmentl Material￿1pp1ieS Snacks Petty Cash Other TOTAL EXPENDITURE 2139.06 SURPLUS £7259.49 BANK BALANCE Opening Balance at 1st April 2022 £5100.68 Cbsing Balance at 31st March 2023 £12.360.17 Change in Balance +£7259.49 Chairpèrson Treasurer Rose Mrtchell Date 20 04. 'Ls Ann￿ Pitt Date gokk b¢a'£t I have examin￿ the receipts and payments together with the above statements and testify that they are in accordance with the relevant financial spreadsheets, bank (Jocuments and paper records. Nam8 & Position: Roger Broome. Bsc BARCH ARUK. Architect and C￿￿panY Director Date: 1710412023 Financial Statement - 1 st April 2022 to 31 st March 2023 Cylch Meithrin Drefach Felindre INCOME Donations and Fundraising Carmarthen County Council Grants Mudiad Meithrin Grants Glyndwr Fund Grant EYEF Children's Fees Ti a Fi Fees Other 2725.77 12896.27 6436.83 528.99 4557.75 9350.50 896.50 2005.94 TOTAL INCOME £39398.55 EXPENDITURE Premises Staff Pay Pension 3738.10 20150.26 379.57 87.51 339.60 125.1X) 175.44 139.20 4779.75 333.00 110.45 1781.18 HMRC Meithrin Mobile Mudiad Meithrin Payroll SeNices DBS Checks Equipmentl Materials/SLJppIi8S Snacks Petty Cash Other TOTAL EXPENDITURE £32139.06 SURPLUS £7259.49 BANK BALANCE Opening Balance at 1st April 2022 £5100.68 Closing Balance at 31st March 2023 £12,360.17 Change in Balance +£7259.49 Chairperson Treasurer Rose Mitchell Date Annie Pitt Date I have examined the receipts and payments together with the above statements and testify that th8y are in accordar)ce with the relevant financial spr8adsheets. bank documents and paper records. Name & Position: Roger Broome. Bsc BARCH ARUK, Architect and Company Director Date- 1710412023 Financial Statement - 1 st April 2022 to 31 st March 2023 Cylch Meithrin Drefach Felindre INCOME Donations and Fundraising Carmarthen County Council Grants Mudiad Meithrin Grants Glyndwr Fund Grant EYEF Children's Fees Ti a Fi Fees Other 2725.77 12896.27 6436.83 528.99 4557.75 9350.50 896.50 2005.94 TOTAL INCOME £39398.55 EXPENDITURE Premises Staff Pay Pension 3738.10 20150.26 379.57 87.51 339.60 125.1X) 175.44 139.20 4779.75 333.00 110.45 1781.18 HMRC Meithrin Mobile Mudiad Meithrin Payroll SeNices DBS Checks Equipmentl Materials/SLJppIi8S Snacks Petty Cash Other TOTAL EXPENDITURE £32139.06 SURPLUS £7259.49 BANK BALANCE Opening Balance at 1st April 2022 £5100.68 Closing Balance at 31st March 2023 £12,360.17 Change in Balance +£7259.49 Chairperson Treasurer Rose Mitchell Date Annie Pitt Date I have examined the receipts and payments together with the above statements and testify that th8y are in accordar)ce with the relevant financial spr8adsheets. bank documents and paper records. Name & Position: Roger Broome. Bsc BARCH ARUK, Architect and Company Director Date- 1710412023