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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 y￿th 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.

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2. Objectives and Activities
Indoor & 0￿dOOr Leaming: Chiklren develop cruaal eady leaming skn'lls in our safe
dedicated Preschool building and main playI￿arnIng area. Children are encouraged to
explore nature and develop motor s￿lIS 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. Ta￿stry captures children's exFerienr£s
whilst monitoring developrrent and reaming. It helps edutstors and parent's record, track
and ce￿brate 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
experien￿8 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.

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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 I￿en inGreased in line wrth infiation 4.3%
Income: has increased by 31.32 % due to a signtficant rise in the number of child pla￿S
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 pr￿esS 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 IndeF￿ndent 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 l￿d 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 E￿MIner'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 prO￿r
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.. 05101￿02
Qualifjcations: Phil Goodwin
ified by experience. retired ManagerNatWest
and School Bursar (CSBM)

LI￿LE ACORNS PRE-SCHOOL FOLKEsfoNE
CIO REGISTRATION NUMBER 1204181
SOFA
Total
Funds
202412025
Total
Funds
202312024
Note
I￿oMe 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 EXam1r￿tIOn
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 EXpEND￿uRE
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
Su￿t0￿1 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