Trustees Annual Report - 2024125 Charlty: LIThLE ACORNS PRE4CHOOL FOLKESTONE CIO Charlty number: 12¢)4181 Ofsted URN: 2774263 Category: Childcare and Early Education I Pre-school Address: Folkestone Bapbst Churth Hill Road Folkestone CT19 6LY Phone: 01303 245562 Email: mana littleacorns resGhoolclo.co.uk Wèbsite: www.littleacoms reschoolcio.co.uk Trustees: David A. Hudson (Chalr), Trncy Neilty. Lulu Trnss, Eve Button (nee Neilly) 1. Structure and Management We are primarity a family run business, non-judgemental. inclusive, open pre-school that has been running for over 30yrs. Catering for thildren from age 2 years until entering primary school. The pre-school's facilrties and activrties aim to enable children to gradually leam to become independent at their own pace, with gots nutrition. pL2y and rest. The objective is for children to become self-assured, goo communicators and to have reathed their full potential by the time they leave and have a lrfelong love for leaming. We welcome all thildren into our pre-sthool whatever their social. medical, or educational needs. Stsff members are fvlly trained to work yth all children and follow Ihe Special Educational Needs (SEND) code of practise {2015) for children deemed to have addttional needs. Staff are also trained in Speech and Language Therapy (SALT). We use Makaton sign language in our everyday ac*ivities, helping promote an inclusive practise. The day-to-day operation of the setting is managed by Tracy and her deputy Vicki, both qualifEd fulttime practitioners. along wth 6 olher fijlftime pre-school practitioners, who have regular (On every hall term - 6 pa) supervision. Trustees meet regularly (On every half tenn) to ensure the smooth running of the pre- school. Trustees are recruited from within the Ioc21 communty. We are now registered and regulated as a CIO {Charitable Incorporated Orgonisatlon) as of August 2023 and have successfully transferred the previous charty UThLE ACORNS PRE4CHOOL IFOLKESTONE) and rts assets to this new entty.
Trustees Annual Report - 2024125 2. Objectives and Activities Indoor & 0dOOr Leaming: Chiklren develop cruaal eady leaming skn'lls in our safe dedicated Preschool building and main playIarnIng area. Children are encouraged to explore nature and develop motor slIS in our seojre gated garden and woods along with our bespoke log cabin classroom. Trained staff provide tailored support for eaGh child's unique needs, induding SEND requirements, in our purpose-buitt facilrties. Key PersonlGroup: Eath child is assigned a key person and becomes part of a key group. The key group staff member will be these thildren's primary carel&Jucator whilst they are in attendance. Tapesty: We use an online leaming ioumal, Tapestry. It is a log of observations, photos, videos, and characteristics of your child's arning. Tastry captures children's exFerienr£s whilst monitoring developrrent and reaming. It helps edutstors and parent's record, track and cebrate each child's progress. It details eath chikj's indtvidual interests, progress, and next steps wthin the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage {2021 } Cultural Capital.. Our children regulady visit the local library, shops, and parks. This is an important part of your child's leaming. These walks wll familianze your child wth their local environment and community and is important fortheir personal. social and communication developrnent skills. Research shows that children benefft from being in their local environment and exFenencing everyday activities. All of vthich builds on children's eady experien8 and provides other new opportuniti'es to be curious. explore try new things and experience. awe and wonderf. Events: Over the year we have special events according to the season with their associated activities.. Chrisljnas, Father Chnstmas visrt and carol serrf1 plus a Nativty and Christmas party wrth entertainers and bouncy castles. Easter. egg hunt and bonnet parade tsa coffee and hot cross buns for parents End of year, party with entertainers and bouncy castles Various fundraising, fun days for families and Socal community Leavers Outlng. for children going on to pnmary School. Photographar. Harvest festival, sing along with tea coffee and refreshments for parents. Rogular progress update. between key person and families 3. Achievements and Perfomiance OFSTED: our current rating as of N June 2023 is as follows: Overall effectiveness at revious ins ction Good The qualrty of education Gocrfl Behaviour and attrtudes Good Personal development Good Leadershi and mana ement Good Overall 8ff8Ctiveness at current inspection Good Our next inspection is du8 early 2026. this will LE based UKMJn the newly published Ofsted guhdelines and ratings.
Trustees Annual Report - 2024125 4. Financial review Capital Costs: during 204125 we incurred. approx. £40k, Building and Landscaping costs to the improve arKJ renovate both our Irrtemal and Outdoor facilib'es: Intemal Redecoration of, Entran. Toilets, Kitchen, Office, and main playlroom Intemal Sensory room. redecoration and new flooring Extemal Soft play area refijrbishment. sand prt, safety rubber matting etc.. Extemal Woodland Cabin Classroom installation of flushing toilet and hot water Wages- have Ien inGreased in line wrth infiation 4.3% Income: has increased by 31.32 % due to a signtficant rise in the number of child plaS being taken up As of July 2025, we had forty-six L*ildren registered of which entY-siX children will be leaving to go to Infant School in September 2025 Reserves: have increased by 1.17% from £ 93,500.52 to £ 94,597.12 Signed: Name: DavidA. Hudson Position: Chalr of Trustees Dato: 20" May 2025
Independent Examiners Report Little Acorns Preschool (Folkestone) Financial year ended 31st August 2025 I set out below for good measure the presS of examjnatson regarding this. my second year's examination of the preschool accounts. This is on the bLsis members and the committee can understand how the audit Iw been conductrd The charity's truste¢s are ressN)nsible for th¢ pr¢parthon of the accounts. Th¢ clwity's Injstees consider that an audit is not required for this year und¢r the ChaTiti¢s Act 2011 and that an IndeFndent examinatson is r¢quired. The treasurer for the accounts this year was Dawn Kellers. It is my responsibility to: Examine the accounts To follow procedures ld down in the general directions Ven by the Charity Commission under the 2011 Act. and To state whether ll¢u18r matters hav¢ come to my attention. Basis of Inde ndent EMIner'S Re orL My examination was carried out in accordance wkth the general direthons given by the Charity Commission. The examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes COEL8ideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeknng explanations concerning any such matters. The procedures underlaken do not provide all the evidenc£ that would be Tequired in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to wh¢ther the accounts present a-true and fair view, and the rep)rt is limiled to those matters set out in the slatement klow. Inde ndent Examiner's StstemenL In ¢onn¢rtion with my examinats.oo no matter has come to my attention.. (l) W.Ch giv¢s me reasonable cause to believe that in any material r¢sp¢ct the requirements". To keep accounting records in accordance with the 2011 ACL and To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting recor(L8 of the 2011 ACL Have not t¢ meL or {2) To which, in my Opinio attention should be drawn in order to enable a prOr understanthn8 of the accounts to r&gche The checks carried OUL along wi the signed check th'scu&sions enable me to ¢onfiTm an "unqualified" reEx)rt' Phil Goodwin Examiner Dal¢d.. 0510102 Qualifjcations: Phil Goodwin ified by experience. retired ManagerNatWest and School Bursar (CSBM)
LILE ACORNS PRE-SCHOOL FOLKEsfoNE CIO REGISTRATION NUMBER 1204181 SOFA Total Funds 202412025 Total Funds 202312024 Note IoMe from: Funds Transferred from Charity Charitable Actlvities Income from investments Total rrfelpts 86,839 138,694 1,518 227.051 186,213 1,197 187,410 Expendltwe Charitable Actlvities Other Total payments 183,555 1,424 184,979 133,482 1,871 135,353 Net movement In fwKIs 2,431 91,698 Closlng balance funds as at 31st Au8USt 2,431 91,698 Balance Sheet as at 31st Awt 2025 2024 Current Ass•ts Cash at bank and in hand Total Current Assets 94,597 94.597 93,500 93,500 Curr•nt Llabllltfes falllrq due <1 year Sundry creditors Total Currert Llabllltles 1,802 1,802 468 Net Current Assets 94,129 91,698 Net Assets 94.129 1.698 Income Funds Unrestricted Funds 94,129 91,698 Total Fw 94.12 91,69
Lfttle Acorrs Pre-school {FolkestO> charlty number 1088575 incorporated as Little Acorns Pre-school Folkestone CIO number 1204181 on 1st August 2023 and with the Charity Commission's permission the assets were transferred to the the new entity. Income from Charftsble Actlvltles Fees 186,213 13 138,694 138.694 Income from Investments Bank/ Bullding Society Interest 1,197 1,197 1,518 1,51 Expendlture on Charftable Artmtles Wages and Saiarle5 Train?ng Insurance Activity Expenses Light & Heat Buildin8 & Land5capln8 Telephone Sundries Unlform 127,166 834 1,531 4,756 6,930 39,206 117.640 350 6n 4,693 6,300 n3 880 1,155 1,070 133, 2,267 3,555 Other Admlnistratlon Costs Accountln8 Servlces Bank & Currency Charges Independent EXam1rtIOn 1,198 460 163 581 112 65 71 Staff Costs Salary Employers Nl Employers Pensi¢ 123,223 562 3,381 127,166 113,419 736 117,640 Credltors AmcKJnts falling due viithin year Pension Payment H M Revenue & Customs 468 1,802 Independent Exarniner- P Qualifications- R and Scho(A Bursar Signed and Dated Goodwin ager N twe 0510112026
TfLE ACORNS PRESCHOOL FOL CASH ACC UNT R THE YEAR 01 Se Sept 2024 to August 2025 OME & EXPENDITUR ust 2025 Medlan Budget 24125 2023r24 IN INCOME 138,694.36 Fees IKCC) Other Fees 182,127.261 4,085.82 ) 1.196.68 143.850 129.45% 1,517.86 Interest 1.250 95.73% Miscellaneous 140.212.22 TOTAL INCOME 187,409.76 145.IW 129.16% EXPENDI RE 108.505.18 7,332.31 350.IXI Salaries & Nat Insurance Pension Payments Training Insurance Equipment Administration Consumables Rent Sundries Ilnc unallocated item: Outing Unifom Phone Building & landscaping 117,799.98 9,365.99 834.00 1,531.47 2.245.69 1.424.27 2,1(Kl.63 6,930.IM) 2.267.07 410.00 110,TrJO 107.09% 7,500 124.88% I,c 83.40% 95.72% 2.000 112.28% 1.700 83.78% 1,500 140.04Yo 6.930 100.00% 2,LKJO 113.35% 5C(I 82.CQ% 671.96 2.020.79 1.682.25 2,009.83 6.31)0.00 1,763.66 480.(KI 1,069.54 880.43 485.(Kl 863.37 39,206.33 9(KJ 95.93% 10.OCKJ 392.06% 133.550.95 6,661.27 TOTAL EXpENDuRE SURPLUSI{DEFICITI 184,978.80 2,430.96 145,630 127.02% 15301 VEMENT OF FUNDS 86,839.25 Banks/Cash blf Plus Sundry Debtors b/f Less Sundry Creditors b/f 93..52 1,802.IX) 86,839.25 6,661.27 Sub-totsl (Net assets b/n Plus Surplu5lLess (Deficit) for 91,698.52 2,430.96 93,5.52 Sut01 INet assets cffi Less Sundry Debtors clf Plus Sundry Credrtors clf 94,129.48 830.44 1,298.08 1,802.00 91.698.52 Banks/Cash clf 94.597.12 Independent Examiner- P A Goodwin Qualifications- Retired Manager Natwest Bank and Schwl Bursar Signed and Dated 0510112026