Blessed William Davies Playclub BODNANT CRESCENT LLANDUDNO LL30 1LL
(Registered Charity Number 1179548)
Annual Report September 2023 to July 2024
TRUSTEES
| TRUSTEES | |
|---|---|
| Rachel Tuliva | Trustee (Chair & Hon Secretary) |
| Lucy Phillips | Trustee (Responsible Individual) |
| Julie Butcher | Committee member (Hon Treasurer) |
| Colette Owen | Trustee |
| Victoria Flynn | Trustee |
| Jessica Sanford | Trustee |
| Sioned McGlory | Trustee |
| Aoife Green Emmett | Trustee |
STAFF TEAM
| Claire Marshall | Playclub Manager |
|---|---|
| Nicki Budgen | Playclub Assistant |
| Christine Williams | Playclub Assistant |
| Katie Hampson | Playclub Assistant |
| Davina Bunce | Lunchtime Assistant |
| Emma Blundell | Relief staff |
| Clere Harris | ASC assistant |
| Fleur Williams | ASC assistant |
| Aneta Strugolska | ASC Assistant |
NUMBER OF CHILDREN ON REGISTER
| Morning Session | 6 |
|---|---|
| Afternoon Session | 13 |
| Full Session | 7 |
| ASC | 25 |
| The above numbers are approximate due to fluctuation throughout the year. |
SESSIONS
| Morning Session | 8.50 am to 11.20 am | £12.00 |
|---|---|---|
| Afternoon Session | 11.30 am to 3.00 pm | £15.00 |
| Full Session | 8.50 am to 3.00 pm | £25.00 |
ROUTINE TIMES
| Morning snack | 10.30 am |
|---|---|
| Lunchtime | 12 noon |
| Afternoon snack | 2.20 pm |
PRIORITIES AND OBJECTIVES
| 1. | Plan, monitor and review operational systems: |
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| Improve the success and effectiveness in the long term and identify | |
| relevant financial resources. |
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Promote the Playclub:
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Raise local awareness of the Playclub as a quality provider of support, care, education and play to pre-school children in the area.
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Expand services to include Clwb Haf and Clwb Pasg and further expand on After School Club to a five day provision.
PLANNING OF ACTIVITIES
Activities are child-led. Planning is focussed on the children’s current interests, gaps in development and invitations to learn new skills. We focus on the five developmental pathways
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Social and Well-being
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Communication
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Physical
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Exploration
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Belonging
The Curriculum Plan includes:
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Rotation of Equipment
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Celebrating important occasions
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Free flow
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Weekly Activities
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Food Menu
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Literacy and Numeracy is incorporated into all areas
HEALTHY EATING
The Playclub encourages healthy eating and drinking at snack times and lunchtime.
LANGUAGE
The Playclub is an English medium establishment. However, children’s home language will be given due consideration by staff familiarising themselves with greetings and key words in other languages.
The children are provided with opportunities to use and experience the Welsh language, traditions and cultural celebrations. Welsh stories and songs are shared daily.
CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
Blessed William Davies Playclub has continued to successfully provide a stimulating, warm, caring and homely environment to cater for toddlers and pre school children in 2023-24. Our setting has continued to provide an excellent foundation in preparation for transition to our wonderful nursery school allowing children to build relationships with staff and familiarise themselves with the school environment. This year staff have continued to focus on the importance of transition with children at Playclub completing weekly transition sessions into the nursery. This has been facilitated by both our Playclub and School staff who have worked together to ensure our children have had a successful and smooth transition into their next phase of education.
Our After-School club setting continues to welcome students from all year groups attending the school allowing all year groups to integrate together as part of one Blessed William Davies school family. The roll out of a five-day provision has been a great success in 2023-24.
We continue to update our facilities at Playclub, a new kitchen and updates to our outside area including artificial grass this year has allowed our children to play outside during the wet winter months. We are also currently in the process of obtaining a grant to update the toilet facilities and add further updates and expansion to our outdoor facilities.
The team are experienced and qualified in all aspects of Childcare development, including First Aid, Food hygiene and Child Protection. Our team are committed to continued professional development and are currently enrolled on a Welsh Language development course, supporting our Cymraeg curriculum.
A structured day at Playclub is planned to include; creative and imaginative play, indoor and outdoor activities, quiet times and social meal/snack times. MW Sports provided another successful Sport Day for Playclub, at Christmas time parties for the children included the hire of soft play and a small bouncy castle providing our children with excellent entertainment.
Our initial pilot of Clwb Haf last Summer was a great success which enabled us to roll out a pilot of Clwb Pasg at Easter. Both providing opportunities for childcare during school holidays allowing our children to play in familiar surroundings cared for by staff that know and understand their needs. Due to the success of both provisions, a full roll out will commence again this Summer and into next academic year.
As Chair of the Trustees, it gives me great pleasure to witness the Playclub grow from strength-to-strength. The Playclub has very strong links with the School allowing our children to integrate together as one Blessed William Davies family.
My sincere thanks and congratulations to the entirety of staff body who work tirelessly to ensure that the Playclub continues to thrive.
Once again thank you for your continued support and most of all for allowing us the pleasure of looking after your children.
Mrs Rachel Tuliva Chair
Social Media
We have recently launched a new social media account for our Playclub, your support in giving us a follow and sharing amongst family, friends and the community would be very much appreciated. This will really help our setting to grow.
Facebook; Blessed William Davies Playclub https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559823671971
Blessed William Davies Playclub BODNANT CRESCENT LLANDUDNO LL30 1LL (Registered Charity Number 1179548)
Annual Statement of Accounts FOR THE PERIOD
1[st] September 2023 to 29 August 2024
| DETAILS | Debit £ |
Credit £ |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Balance | 42,987.66 | |
| Fees received PLAYCLUB, ASC, CLUB HAF | 38,039.00 | |
| Flying Start | 15,379.50 | |
| Conwy CBC Staff | 35.00 | |
| Conwy Council | 19,844.00 | |
| Gwynedd Council–30 Hours Funding | 6,798.24 | |
| Flintshire Council | 4,588.00 | |
| Welsh Government-30 Hours Funding | 25,160.00 | |
| Staffing Costs and Admin Fees : | ||
Wages |
74,235.37 | |
| Pension Contributions | 2,603.90 | |
| Supply Staff | 1,264.08 | |
| Grants and Loans: | ||
| Conwy CBC–Sustainability Grant | 0.00 | |
| Conwy CBC–RRRS*Grant76 | 0.00 | |
| Conwy CBC–Small Grants Scheme | 0.00 | |
| Conwy CBC–Cleaning Expenses Grant re Covid19 | 0.00 | |
| Gwynt-y-Mor Grant | 0.00 | |
| Miscellaneous: | ||
| Early Years Wales Membership | 0.00 | |
| Insurance | 924.59 | |
| Fundraising | 32.50 | |
| Bank Charges | 121.76 | |
| Auditor’s Fee | 100.00 | |
| Resources INC uniform, training, supplies, maintenance | 14,118.65 | |
| TOTALS | 109,876.24 | 93,368.35 |
| Net increase in funds | 16,507.89 | |
| Closing Balance carried forward Aug 31st 2023 | 42,987.66 | |
| Total assets | 59,495.55 |
* RRRS = Recruit, Recover and Raise Standards
Prepared by Rachel Tuliva – Hon Treasurer/Secretary Dated: 10 January 2025
81essed Ivllllam Davles Playclub Accounts Perlod I Septèmber Z023 to YI Au8U5t 2024 Income Flying Start Conwy CBC Staff Gwynedd Council Fllntshire Council Welsh Gov 30 hr5 Conwy Council Total Grants Fees and Char8èS Donation5 Expendlture Staff Remuneration Pension Costs Supply Staff Resources Insurance Auditor Bank Charges 15,379.50 35.00 6,798.24 4,588.00 25,160.00 19,844.00 74,235.37 2.603.90 1.264.08 14.118.65 924.59 loo.00 121.76 71,804.74 38,039.00 32.50 Totsl Income 109,876.24 Total Expendlture 93,368.35 Net In¢ase In Funds 16.507.89 Represented By: Opening Bank Balance I Sept 23 Closing Bank Balance 31 Aug 24 42,987.66 59.495.55 Increase in Bank Balance 16,107.89 NET ASSETS STATEMENT Bank Balance 31 Aug 24 59,495.55 TOTAL ASSETS 59,495.55 Independent Examlners Report l Teport on the accounts of the Playgroupft>rthe period 15eptember 2023 to 31 August 202 My examination intludod a remewof the accountlnB recor¢J5kept bythe Play8roup and a comparIn of the accounts presÈntsd with those records. I have Compted my examination. l confirm thai no material matter5 have corne to my attention in connection wh the examination whKhgivÈs Me cause to belleve ihat In, any material respettthe ac¢ountsdo notaccord wkh the accountin£ record I have no concems and have come across no other matters in tonnection with the ex3rninatn towhich attentp)n should drd rto enable a proper uNderandIng ofthe accountsto be reached. Sèndra ForrestCPFA 84trinityAwenue Uandudno LL30 2UQ Date.. 2 December 2024