Annual Report and Accounts 2024-25 Moor House School & College, Mill Lane, HurstGreen, Oxted. Surrey, RH8 9AQ 01883 712271 tnonrlLQU5eoxted.co.uk Regisiered Charity. 311871 Patron- HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh GCVO Contents Page Welcome Trustees, Report.. Moor House's Vision Strategy, Objectives and Activities Achievements and Performance Plans forthe FLtture Our Finances 12 Structure, Governance and Management 15 Trustees, Responsibilities 19 Acknowledgements 20 Professional Advisers and Key Information 21 Independent Auditorfs Repo 22-25 Financial Statements 2643 Welcome l am pleased to present the accounts of Moor House School & College for 2024125. It is gratifying to report another year of student progress and significant achievement. Moor House has a specific focus upon students with Developmental Language Disorder whose primary barrier ro learning is language impairment. Our provision is effective for students here because of a number of interrelated factors reflecting our specialism. These factors include the specialised programmes designed around the needs of the students. the degree of integration of therapy and education with staffing from both disciplines in language rich classes, the amount of both speech and language and occupational therapy, the developed pastoral care and wellbeing supporL rhe facilities available including the recently opened Therapy Hub and the dedicated qualified specialist staffing. Our practice is informed and validated ro the benefit of our students through the findings of our renowned in-house research institute. Past Moor House students have an exemplary record of going on to further or higher education, training or employrnent. One of our key aims of our work here is to enable our leaving students to become valued member5 of society able to contribute and to function independently. As a charity, we have during the year made extensive preparations for a new legal status of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation ICIOI into which the existing charity transferred with effect from 1 March 2026. This does not change our status as J non-maintained special school. The transfer mean5 that the CIO will employ staff. enter contracts and hold propeny in its own right and not in the name of the charity trustees. This is an appropriate statu5 for an organisation of the Size of Moor House and timely as we have significant plan5 for enhancing the provision in the inierest of our students which remain at the core of all that we do here. Our plans are informed by our ambition. our strategy, the meeting of the complex needs of students and making the best use of new and existing buildings. Whilst there is a great deal to celebrate there are of course challenges including the funding of SEN D provision and our planning and practice reflect maintaining excellence in provision whilst maintaining prudent financial control. In my view 2024125 has been a very successful year for Moor House and l am optimistic for the prospects of the organisation and, importantly, its students in the coming year. Stuart Dennison Chair of Trustees and Governors 23 March 2026 Trustees. Report The Trustees present their annual report for the year ending 31 August 2025, under the Charities Act 2011, together with the audited accounts for the year which have been prepared under the accounting policies Set out therein and follow and comply with the Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to chariries preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffective 1 January 20191. Moor House's Vlslon Our vision is of young people, within our sphere of influence. with speech and language impairrnent achieving their full learning and communication potential, building an independent life and contributing positively to society. Strategy. Objectives and Artivities The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in Section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission when reviewing the charitys aim5 and objectives and in planning future activities. Moor House is a day and residential co-educational Non-maintained Special School within the meaning of the Education Art 1996 and welcomes students aged seven to nineteen years from all backgrounds with language disorders, including those with severe Developmental Language Disorder IDLDI. Moor House aims to provide its students with an education that prepares them for as independent a life as possible. All students have an Education, Health and Care Plan IEHCPI. Moor House needs to be satisfied that it will be able to educate. support and develop a prospective student to the best of their potential. Consequently, Moor House undertakes a lengthy and thorough admissions assessment process to ensure that any prospective student is able to benefit from the intensive therapy and teaching that Moor House provides. An individual's economic status, gender. ethnicity, race, religion or non-DLD disabilities play no part in the assessment process. Once a student starts at Moor House, teams of speech and language therapists and occupational therapists work c105ely with the teaching staff to provide the appropriate specialist education and therapy to fit their individual needs. Students come from across the country, but rnostly from the South of England. Moor House achieves its vision and aims by-. Excellence of provision in leachin& therapy and residential core within a highly specialist environment Breadth of approach and curriculum to meet each studenys needs Integration of teaching, therapy and residential provision by all staff Customised portfolios of activities for each studenvs individual requirements Experienced staff committed to their professions and roles Working together in a partnership of students, parents. staff and Governor5 Peer-revievved research leading to evidence-based innovations in provision Advising and training other professionals and parents with an interest in DLD related 155ues The TrLJsiees are responsible for setting a long-term srrategy and annual priorities that are reflected in the Moor House Development Plan. These reflect our educational aims and ethos within the context of the broader aims we set for Moor House and its students. Fees are set at a level to maintain the financial viability of Moor House and at a level that is consistent with the aim of providing an excellent education for our students. Fees are normally paid by the studenfs Local Authority buL in exceptional circumstances, the Local Authority may érrange for the family to pay part fees. As noted in Note 1 to the accounts with effect from 1 March 2026 all of the Charity's undertakings were transferred to Moor House School & College CIO I"CIO"l. The CIO will continue with all of the Charity's activities, including those highlighted above without exception, in exactly the same way as before. Achievements and Performance The key strategic priorities that were the foundation of the Moor House Development Plan for 2024125 were as follow5: A. To maintain outstsnding outcomes for students in all areas Achieved. Students continue to make progress across all areas against outcomes identified in their EHCPS. Additionally. students continue to achieve exceprional outcomes in nationally recognised qualifications both at Moor House and in their vocational qualifications. Destination data indicates that all students who left Moor House have transitioned to higher or further education, employment or training. B. To improve educational, therapeutic and care provision for students Achieved. The curriculum offer at Moor House remains under continuous review and development to meet the needs of our students and to allow them to achieve well and gain access to COLJrses and qualifications which will enable progression. This year we have introduced Construcrion and Engineering in our sixth form and Media in Key Srages 4 & 5. Bespoke teaching spaces have been created for both subject areas. A new life skills teaching area has been created for the sixth form. The therapy department has continued to refine the social skills curriculum and independent life ski115 and travel programmes. Intervention based research has continued with a foci on the language of mathematics and morphology. Further development has taken place on the student health and well-being measure ISHaWI and resources are available linked to 5UPPOrt for those students with a moderate level of need. We were delighted to achieve a judgement of outstanding in all areas in the Ofsted social care inspec[￿on. funhermore inspectors could not identify any areas for improvement C. To enhance facilities and services for students and staff Achieved. A newly refurbished dining room opened for students ar the end of June. The upgrade includes new kitchen equipment with an expanded serving area, plus a larger, air-conditioned dining space complete with new flooring. windows and furniture. In addition, the playground in the quad ha5 been refurbished including new play equipment. The sixth form common room. including the student run coffee shop, is complete and operational. D. To define and embed the role of the multi-disciplinary team within the Moor House pastoral model Achieved. Collaborative practice 15 central to the pasroral model at Moor House. Each department has considered its role in the multi.disciplinary team and how they best utilise their professional expertise to support students. The strength of collaborative practice in supporting students, progress and development has been recognised by both Ofsted and the Local Authorities who have conducted monitoring visits. E. To 5UPPOrt students with DLD within our sphere of influence Achieved. Through the work of the Research and Training Institute, in conjunction with the teams in school and college. we have continued to undertake inteNention- based research to identify how best to support student5 Wlth DLD. Moor House also led a national consultation wilh the Royal College of Speech Language Therapists to identify research priorities for DLD. There has been a continued focus on providing high quality training for professionals working with children and young people with language difficulties. Through this work Moor House aims to fulfill its wider charitable objectives. F. To implement a strategy for organisational sustainability Targetted areas achieved. Work toward5 this objective has focused on the move towards becoming a CIO, raising the profile of our residential setting through the development of marketing resources and on developing a clear contingency plan and succession plan for key posts in the organisation. StudentAchievement and Performance- School Moor House h35 144 school students in total. Student outcomes continued to improve last year, with results consistently matching or exceeding predicted grades, demonstrating strong overall performance across the school. All students achieved above expected entry to exit dats statistics for a specialist setting. with 100% having met or exceeded their flight path expectations. 78% of students gained at least 1 GCSE or equivalent, and we have had an increase of the number of GCSE or equivalent entries at 115 chis year. 60.8% of students accessed and achieved in 5+GCSE courseslequivalent5. In English Lirerature we had a student who achieved a Grade 6 and one student took GCSE Spanish and achieved a grade 8. Our NCFE level i and 2 students all passed their courses, and this included 2 distinction grades which are all equivalent to GCSE'S. All enrry level qualifications taken were passed with 8 distinctions in Maths and 6 in Science. Other highlights include distinctions across the grades and reaching a grade 4 for some in our Performance Arts and some strong passeslsix or above} in Art and Pottery. The students participated in a range of extra-curricular acrivities and a r)umber of educational and residential visits during the year such as Hindleap and Broadstone Warren. The students also benefit from Moor House's own 25 metre swimming pool, the new media suite and have the opportunity of participating in an extensive extra-curricular programme including sport, music and drama clubs. as well as trips Out including Theatre visits. Student Achievements & Performance- College During the 2024-2025 academic year, Moor House supported 71 college students in achieving outstanding outcomes. (Note that two of these students transferred to different settings during the academic year.) As part of our provision, stLJdents attended courses with Partner Providers, accompanied and supported by Moor House staff. This partnership enabled access to a diverse curriculum, including Ari & Design, ICT. E-spons. Horticulture. Land-Based Learning, Health & Social Care, Travel & Tourism, and Animal Management, among others. In addition, Moor House offered on-site courses in Media, Construction, and Civil Engineering, alongside continued study in Math5, English. and PSHCE. We will also offer Sport onsite at Moor House from September 2026. Student performance showed notable improvement compared to the previous year, across partner-provider courses. By the end of the academic year, all leavers successfully transitioned into Education, Employment, or Training. reflecting our commitment to positive destinations. Progression hlghllghts include.. 3 students progressing to university111 %) 9 students continuing in Further Education133%1 9 students entering Employment andlor Trainin& incSuding Apprenticeship5 and Supported Internships133OA)I 6 students moving on to Post-19 Specialist Provisions123%1 Academic achievement in luly 2025 was strong.. 58 students passed their maths exams and achieved their relevant maths qualifications.. 63 students pa55ed their English exam5 and achieved there relevant English qualifications,. 100% pa55 rate in PSHCE 100% of students achieved vocational qualifications, with.. 67% earning Merit or Distinction at Level 2 73% earning Merit or Distinction at Level 3 Importantly. NEEf data remains at 0%, meaning no student left Moor House without a positive next step in Education, EmploymenL or Training. Moor House Research and Training Institute Achievements & Performance Moor House Research and Training Institute is a department of Moor House School and College with valued contribution to supporting our charitable aims, namely,. il informing and validating provision at Moor House ill providing resources for use at Moor House such as development of the SHAPE CODING TM TM system and the WHEEL OF INDEPENDENCE framework which are integral to provision to our Students at Moor House on a daily basis-, iiil sharing our research and resources from the work of the institute outside the organisation to benefit a wide range of children with language di50rders. This is achieved through.. raising awareness of language disorders and in particular DLD carrying out and publishing internationally recognised research into interventions for children and young people with DLD. thus improving the quality and range of evidence available to professionals, families, policy makers and researchers 3. developing and delivering high quality training course5 and resource5 based on our research aF)d extensive prartical experience for professiona15 who work with children with language disorders 4. influencing policies and practice affecting children with DLD The research contributed ro three new publications, one paper.. _'Morphemes matter: A small-scale randomised control trial of vocabulary inteNention focusing on affixes for adolescents with Idevelopmentall language disorde¢, and book chapters. Using the SHAPE CODINGThI system to develop understanding and use of English grammar, 'Developmental Language Disorder IDLDI,. We also carried out five further studies on vocabulary, grammar, maths word problems, life skills and adult outcomes for our ex-5tudents. This research work informs future provision at Moor House and elsewhere. Training courses continue to be provided for Speech & Language Therapists ISLTsl, Occupational Therapists IOT51 and those working within Education. In the last year 1,800 people signed up for our COLJrses or webinars. Links with the Community and Fundraising This year has once again demonstrated the generosity ofthe Moor House community- Support from individuals. families. former students. local organisations, charitable foundations, and corporate partners has enabled us to continue providing exceptional opporrunities and experiences for our student5. Highlights The year began with the ever-popular Apex Moatlands Supercar Meet. raising over £5000. Our Summer Fete was another successful celebration, bringing together families, staff, alumni and neighbours, and raising funds for our outdoor space5. Supporters also took on a variety of personal challenge5, the Surrey half marathon, the Royal Parks half marathon, climbing Ben Nevis and a white-collar boxing match. We were delighted ro secure several donations. Music for All awarded a grant for new musical instruments, enhancing and expanding our music curriculum. Oxted Parish Council contributed £500 towards playground equipment, 8iffa funded outdoor play items, and RASCALS made a final donation exceeding £15.000 to ensure specialist sports coaching continues. Our ongoing working relationship with Commercial Group proved invaluable this year, and we were grareful for their one-off contribution towards the new Cogs Board in the playground. Community Engagement and Purtner5hip5 Our relationship with Titsey Rotary Club continued to strengthen. In addition to 5UPPOrting the playground project with a financial donation, they also funded trNO Student places on the RYLA leadership residential and began working with our younger students on thejunior Community Award Scheme. Volunteer5 from Gatwick once again donated a day of practical support on site. helping to ensure the school environment remains welcoming and well maintained. Regular income streams continue to play an important role in the stability of our fundraisin with valuable contributions from Vinted Sales, book sales, the Tandridge Lottery and Easyfundraising, alongside individual donations. We remain grateful to families, staff and supporters who contribute through workplace giving and match funding schemes. This year we were also honoured to receive a legacy gift of over £6000. and legacy and in- memory giving continue to make a meaningful 3nd long-term impact. Our College Development Appeal raised over £6000 toward upgrading college study and social spaces, including IT'S Coffee Shop, the new Media Suite and a life skills room. Complionce and Thanks Moor House School & College is registered with the Fundraising Regulator and remains committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice, GDPR, Chariry Comrnission guidance and our Ethical Fundraising Policy. There were no complaints regarding fundraising during thi5 period. The Trustees extend their sincere thanks to every donor. fundraiser, and partner organisation. Their generosity continues to enhance the lives and futures of children and young people at Moor House. Estates Over the past year. the Estates team successfully delivered a wide range of projects to enhance the quality. safety, and funrtionality of our facilities. Major refurbishments included the full renewal of the kitchen and dining hall, complemented by the introduction of new dining chairs within residential areas. We also resurfaced two section5 of the car park and upgraded the Quad with new, age-appropriate playground equipment to replace the previous structures that had reached the end of their service life. Significant improvements were also completed across several key buildings. The changing rooms in the sports facility were fully refurbished, and new flooring was installed in the residential conservatory area. To support our long-term sustainability goals, we continued our programme of replacing windows across the site to improve insu13rion and overall energy efficiency. Alongside rhese headline projects, the Estates team delivered a substantial range of 5UPPQrting upgrades that ensure the site remains safe, reliable, and well-maintained. This included Installing new air-conditioning units, ongoing rewiring works, further enhancements to the fire alarm system, and continued progress in our decoration programme. Collectively, these projects represent meaningful investment in the quality and resilience of our estate for students, Staff, and visitor5. io Plans forthe Future Moor House remain committed to ensuring that we continue to maintain our excellence in provision. The key strategic priorities forming the foundation of the Moor House Development Plan for 2025126 are to: A. To maintain outstanding outcomes for students in all areas B. To improve educational, therapeutic and care provision for students C. To enhance facilities and services for students and staff D. To develop a strategy for a post 19 provision at Moor House School & College CIO E. To implement an outreach strategy to improve support and outcomes for students with DLD primarily in the UK F. To continue to irnplement a strategy for organisational sustainability li Our Finances Total income for the year ended 31 August 2025 of £14,522,538 was an increase of £ 602,379 on the previous yearf5 total income of £13,920,159. The principal source of income was pupil fees which amounted to £13,240,95612024'. £12,824,871 } of which 9996 were funded by Local Authorities. Following the removal of VAT exemption for non- maintained special school fees Moor House became registered for VAT with effect from 1 january 2025 and £216.000 of input VAT was reclaimed on revenue costs during the remaining eight months of the year. Total expenditure of £13,123.337 was a 9% increase on the previou5 yearfs total expenditure of £1 1,988,488 reflectin& in the main. a 10% increase in staff costs as a result of an increase in staff numbers during the year and inflationary pay increase5. The resulting net operating surplus for the year was £1.399,20112024'. £1,931,671). The year-end revaluation of Moor House's defined benefit pension scherne showed a surplus of scheme assets over liabilities of £1,852,000. an increase of £489.000 over the 31 August 2024 net surplus of £1,363,000. The increase in the surplus mainly arose as a result of a decrease in Moor House's employer obligations due to an increase in the discount rate used from 4.95% to 5.996. This decrease was partly offset by a 2.4 negative total investment return over the year (Note 141. This surplus has again not been recognised in the accounts as the Charity is unable to recover any part of the surplu5 by way of refunds from the scheme. A5 previously disclosed, the Trustees established a £4million Site Development Designated Fund at 31 August 2023. The Fund reflected the Trustees planned inrention to undertake two major capital projects. The first being the complete refurbishment of the then existing dining room and kitchen block, in order to increase dining capacity, to create a "quiey, dining area for those students that require such provision and to update kitchen equipment. Work started on this project during the year ended 31 August 2023, with costs incurred of £105,492, and was completed on July 2025 at an additional cost of £1,831,302, which has been charged to the Designated Fund. The remaining balance on the Site Development Funds of £2,063.206 has been retained at 31 August 2025 as it is now the TrLJStees intention to go ahead with their second planned capital project the construction of a performing arts buildin& a much-needed additional facility- The Charity has a strong balance sheet with net assets ar 31 August 2025 of £14,886,096 12024.. E13,486,8951 including net Cash and cash equivalent5 of £ 7,010.08512024: £7,111,241) and Unrestricted Funds of £14,86235312024'. £13,453,428). The Trustees are committed to ensuring that future investment is met from cash flow generated by its charitable activities and the continued success of its fundraising campaigns. 12 Reserves and Reserve policy Total funds at 31 August 2025 were £14,886,096 {2024'. £13,486.8951 and comprised an Endowment Fund of £23.74312024'. £33.4671, which cannot be spent and total Vnrestricted Funds of £14,862,35312024= £13.453.4281. Of the total Unrestricted Funds an amount of£2.063,20612024'. £3.894,5081 has been earmarked by the Trustees as a Designated Site Development Fund and £7.948.33612024= 6,140,2751 as a Designated Fixed Asset Fund as this amoLJnt has been invested in the Charity's buildings and other fixed assets used in the delivery of the services to the beneficiaries and is not freely available to spend, a Welfare Fund of £30,61512024= £25.7781 which can be used for the benefit of students, with the balance of £4.820,19612024: £3,392,8671 being a General Unrestricted Fund. The Trustees reserve5 policy is to hold a General Unrestritted Fund equivalent to at least one term's operational expenditure, currently £4.1 million. co allow for the maintenance of the services provided and for adequate working capital if there was a temporary reduction in income or incursion of unforeseen costs. In oddition, the Trustees are committed to ensuring Moor House's facilities are kept to the highest standard for the benefit of all of its pupils. Whilst the General Unrestricted Fund at the year-end of £4.820,196 is slightly above rhe policy target of £4.1 the Trustees are aware of significant planned improvements to Moor House's facilicies over the coming year and will keep this policy under regular review. Going concern As explained in Note 1 10 the accounts with effect from 1 March 2026 all of the Charitys undertakings were transferred to Moor House School & College CIO. incSuding all assets and liabilities. Steps will be taken as soon as practicable to remove the Charity from the Charity Commission Register of Charities and the Charity will cease to be a going concern. The Charity and now the CIO,, Moor House" participates in the Surrey Pension Fund (the Fund) part of the Local Government Pension Scheme, a defined benefit Scheme. which was closed to new Moor House entrants in 2008. Moor House engages an independent artuary to carry out a valuation. for accounting purposes, of the Fund at the balance sheet dates. ￿ described in Note 14 to the accounts, the scheme had a surplus of a55ets at 31 August 2025 and 31 August 2024 of £1,852,000 and £1,363.000 respecrively. However, the Trustees are aware that the result of the annual valuation can be volatile, and this is reflected in their financial strategy for Moor House and their regular monitoring of Moor House's finances. Other key risks that could potentially have a detrimental effect on Moor House's finances include demand for places and capacity for day and residential stljdents, pressure on Local Authorities fundin& expansion of facilities on site whilst ensuring student provision is maintained and recruitment and retention of specialist Staff. 13 The Charity's activities and all of its undertakings will continue in the CIO in exactly the same way as before and the CIO has become responsible for promptly discharging all of the Charity'5 liabilities and obligations. Having considered the above risks and in view of the strong indications of continuing pupil demand, the strong level of unrestricted fund5 and there being no material uncertainties , including with the terms of the transfer to the CIO, the Trustees are of the opinion that the Charity continued to operate as if a going concern up to the transfer date and that the CIO will be a going concern from that date for the remainder of the forthcoming year and for the foreseeable future. 14 Structure. Governance and Management Moor House operates under a scheme document which was sealed bythe Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 June 1998, as amended by resolution dated 9 December 2013, which includes the regulations for the appointment of Trustees. The Charity Commission of England and Wales gave consent on 18 October 2024 to the proposed amendments by the trustees to the Charitys objectives. Moor House's objertives are the advancement of education for the public benefit of children and young people with Special speech and language educational needs to develop their speech. language. commLJnication and life skills. in particular but not exclusively, by means of.. al the running of a special School & college, including associated residential provision. and developing and sharing speech and language expertise,. bl undertaking research into language di50rders and associated conditions and publishing the useful results of the research., cl providing trainin& aids or resources in language disorders and associated conditions. Moor House School & College CIO has identical charitable purposes to those of the Charity shown above. Organisation structure The B03rd of Trustees is responsible for the overall management and control of Moor House. Whilst the ultimate responsibility rests with the Board of Trustees, which deals with strategic and financial issues, other operational consideraiions are delegated to the Board of Governors, with day-to-day matters being handled by the Principal, Bursar and Business Manager and Senior Management Team. All of the Trustees are Governors., in addition, there are one Parent Governor, one Staff Governor and one Teacher Governor. The Principal and Bursar attend all Trustee and Governor meetings. The SLJb-committee5 of Moor House were.. -Every Child Matters" Committee- proposes the priorities for the five outcomes of the'Every Child Matters. agenda. It monitors safeguarding via termly monitoring visits and the work of the safeguarding Trustees. 2. Progre55 & Att(Jinment Committee - monitors all aspetts of student progress and attainment in education, therapy and care. 3. Fin(ynce &Audit Committee- monitors, support5 and recommends improvements in financial plannin& control and performance to ensure long-term financial stability. 15 4. Human Resources & Governonce Committee - monitors, supports and recommends improvements in the implementation of HR strategies and aims to support Student and staff welfare. Ensure5 governance structure and processes are fit for purpcise. 5. Poy Committee-to decide the payfor senior managers and recommend pay and remuneration policy for groups of staff. 6. Research Ethics Committee- to assess all internal and external research projects submitted by the internal Erhics Committee for assurance that any research project meets MHS&C ethical standards before approval. 16 Trustees {membership of sub-committees in brackets) Mr S Denni50n11,' 3,. 4 and 51 Mr S Gooch12.' 4and 51 Mr W Gunston14,' 61 Mrsj Ireson12,' 61 Mr D Marnham13-, 51 Mr K Maskell12,' 51 Mrs L Middleditch111 Mr R Piskorz13} Mrs J Irvine13,. 41- appointed 1 Septernber 2024 Ms C Middleditch11..2 and 41- appointed 1 March 2026 Chair Governors All Trustees, as listed above plus Sam Ackerley141 Teacher Governor Mr5J Vallance111 Staff Governor Ms N van Erp111 Parent Governor- appointed 9 December 2024 Mrsj Irvine- Parent Governor- resigned 1 September 2024 Key Officers Mr5 H A Middleton11,' 2,. 3,. and 41 Principal Mrs N Bradley11 and 2} Deputy Headteacher- Curriculum Dr S Ebbels161 Director of Research & Training Institute Mr5 N Maric11.' 2 and 61 Head of Therapy Services and Admissions Head of Safeguarding and Residential Care Bursar & 8usiness Manager- resigned September 2025 Bursar & BLJsiness Manager- appointed September 2025 Deputy Headteacher- College Deputy Headteacher- Upper School Deputy Headteacher- Lower School Mrs Barbara Martin11 and 2) Mr D Christmas13,' 4 and 5) Mr M Ellis13,' 4and 51 Mr5 M Van-Niekerk11 and 2) Mrs S Graham11.' 2 and 41 Mrs S Williams11 and 21 The chairs of the Comrnittees are appointed by the Trustees. All Trustees and Governors give their time freely and no remuneration or reimbursement of expenses was paid in the period. No Trustee or Governor or person connetted with them received any benefit from Moor House, other than the Staff 3nd Teacher Governors in the normal performance of their duties and the Parent Governor in the normal attendance of their children at Moor House. 17 Organisation management The Trustees and Governors determine Moor House's general policy. The day-to-day running of Moor House is delegated to the Principal, supported by the senior staff. The Principal undertakes the key leadership role overseeing educational, therapeutic, pastoral and administrative funrtions in consultation with senior staff. Day-to-day administration is undertaken within the policies and procedures approved by the Trustees and Governors., this provides for significant expenditure decisions and major capital projects to be approved by Trustee5 and Governors. Trustees and Governors conduct a programme of monitoring and reviews on a range of key areas of operation. The Principal oversees the recruitment of senior staff, whilst under delegated authority the Deputy Headteachers, the Heads of Therapy and Residential Care and the Bursar and Business Manager oversee the recruitment of their staff. The Trustees are involved in the recruitment of members of the Senior Management Team incSuding the Principal. Key management remuneration is set in accordance with Moor House's performance management framework including the Performance Related Pay Policy for Teachers and "Agenda for Change" for Therapists. Other Relationships Moor House is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools and Non- Maintained Special Schools INASSI which provides opportuniiie5 to share expert15e, knowledge and experience across the special school sertor. Rlsk Management The Trustees are respDn5ible for the management of risks and all the risks identified in the Moor House risk register have been allocated to individual Trustee sub-committees and are reviewed on a regular basis and the rnajor identified risks are reviewed by the Governing Body also on a regular basi5. Moor House has established procedures and controls ro assess and regularly review operational and financial risks. These controls include.. comprehensive financial and strategic planning robust budgeting and management accoLJnting procedure5 formal written policies and procedures (including business continuity and crisis management) formal agendas and minutes for all Trustees and Governors meetings, including sub-committees clear authorisation and approval levels established organisational structure with clear line5 of reporting vetting procedures as required by law regular review of the identified risks in the risk register by Trustee sub-committees and major risks by the Governing Body on a regular bas1S. 18 As well a5 regular in-house inspeccions, a full independent external Health and Safety Audit and Fire Risk Assessment are each completed annually and reported to Governors to ensure the safety and welfare of the whole community. Health and Safety procedure5 and risk assessments are periodically reviewed. Risk asse55ments are undertaken for major projects and reviewed by the Trustees. The Trustees are satisfied that rllajor risks are adequately mitigated and that reasonable and appropriate procedures are in place to deal with them should they arise. Moor House is committed 10 promoting good health and safety amongst its employees. students. their families and visitors and complying with all relevant health and safety legislation. Moor House is committed to the "Safeguarding of all children" All staff and Governor5 receive child protection training.. all members of the Senior Management Team. HR team. rniddle leaders and two Trustees have received "Safer Recruitmenf, training. This training is regularly updated. Trustees and Governors undertake safeguarding monitoring and reviews and oversee maintenance of the single central record. Trustee and Governor Recruitment and Training Moor House maintains a Board of Trustees with a range of appropriate skills. New TrLJStee5 and Governors are appointed by the Board of Trusiees after suitable and appropriate vetting. Each Governor and Trustee is provided with a handbook detailing key information about the School's services and operation. An induction programme organised by the Board and Moor House's Senior Management Team ensures that newly appointed Trustees are acquainted with all relevant Board and individual Trustee responsibilities, including child protection training. Trustees. Responsibilities The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustee< Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Srandards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practicel. The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial staremenis for each financial year that give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to.. selert and consistently apply suitable accounting policies,. observe the methods and principles in The Charities Statement of Recommended Practice ISORPI-, 19 make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudenL state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements-, and prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in busine55. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Art 2011 and the provisions of the Trust Deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity, making proper allocation as required by charity law, and taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Auditors Moor House has re-appointed Moore Kingston Smith LLP to act a5 auditors this year. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OFTRUSTEES Date.. Acknowledgement5 The Trustees are indebted to every one of our donors and fundraisers who have donated, pledged, raised money, Secured corporate donations or h05ted events ori behalf of Moor House in the past and during the f1nancial period ending 31 August 2025. Our donors and supporters have enabled u5 to provide facilities and resources which would not otherwise be available to our children and students. 20 Professional Advisers and Key Information Auditors: Moore Kingston Smith LLP 9 Appold Street London EC2A 2AP Bankers.. Lloyds Bank plc 21 Station Avenue Caterham Surrey CR3 6Yt The Tru5Lees are very grateful for the pro bono support of their solicitors Osborne Clarke LLP, One London Wall, London, EC2Y SEB in rhe provision of mainly commercial and contrartual advice. For further information on howyou can support US please visit.. moorhouseoxted.co.uklsupport-us Registered Office: Moor House School & College Mill Lane, Hurst Green. Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9AQ Telephone.. 01883 712271 Email.. info@moorhou5e5chool.co.uk Website.'www.moofhouseoxted.co.uk Charity No. 311871 21 Moor House School & College Independent Auditors Report To the Trustees of Moor House School & College INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF MOOR HOUSE SCHOOL AND COLLEGE Opinion We have audited the financial statements of Moor House School and College for the year ended 31 August 2025 which compiise of the Statement ol Financial Activities, the SLJmmary Income and Expenditure Account, the Balance Sheet, the Cash Flow Statement and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policie5. The financial reporting framewcirk that h8$ been applied in their praparalion 15 8pplicable 18w and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard Applicable in Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland, (United Kingdom Generally Accepted A¢¢ounting Practicel- In our opinion the financial ststÈm6nts'. give a true and lair view of the slate of the charity'5 affairs as at 31 August 2025, and of ts incorning resources and application of resources. for the year then ended". have been propèrly prepared in ac¢ordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice., and have been prepared in accordance wrth the requirements of the Charitiès Act 2011. Basis for opinion We Conducted our audit in accordance wtth Inlèmational Standards on Auditing IUIQ IISAS IUKII and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in IhÉ Auditor's Responsibilitie5 lorthe audit of the financial staternents section of our report_ Wè are independent of the charity In accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the Iinancial statements in the UK, including the FRC'S ElhiGal Standard, and we h8ve fulfilled our olhei ethical responsibilities in accordance wrth these requirements. We believe that the audil èvidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Conclusions relating to yolng concern As explained in Note 2.1 to the financial statements. on 18 October 2024 the Charity reg15tèred as a CIO Icharitable Incorporated Organisalionl. The assets and liabilities ol the Charity were transferreil lo the CIO on 1* March 2026. At this point Ihe legal entity in which the Charity currently operates will be wound down and accordingly thèse financial statements have been prepared on a basis other than going concèrn. The transition to 8 GIO will not impact the Charity'5 activilie5 which will continue in th¢ new CIO. Our opinion is not modified in this regard. Our rèsponsibilities and tho responsibilities of thé trustees with respact to going concem are deSC￿bed in the relevant sèctions of thi5 report. Other infom)ation The othèr information comprises the information induded in the annual ￿port. other Ihan the financial statèments and our aLJditor's report Ihereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information containèd wlhin the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other infomiation and. except to the extent otherwise explicrtty slated in OUT report, we do not expres5 any fomi of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the othèr infomiation and, in doing 50. consider whether the other information is materially in¢onsistenl wrth the financial slalemenls or our knowledge obt8ined in the couise of the audit or othen￿lSe appears lo be materially misstated. If we identify such maleii81 inconsistencies or appafenl material misstatements. we are required to determine whether there is a material rni5Stat8ment in the financial ststements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misststement of this olhar information. we are required lo report that fa¢t. We have nothing to report in this regard. 22 Moor House School & College Independent Auditors Report To the Trustees of Moor House School & College Mattèrs on which we are rnqUFred to report by excèption We have nothing to report in iespecl of the following rnatters where thé Charities Act2011 requires us lo report to you if, in our opinion.. the information given in the Trustees, Annual Report is In￿nsistent in any tnaterial respect with the financial statements,. or the charity has not kept adequate accounting records., or the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting r8¢oid5 and returns., we have not re￿IVed all the inft>rmalion and explanations we required for our audit. Responsibilitl•s of truste As explained tnoie fully in the trustees, responsibilrties statem6nl. the trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view. and for such internal control as the Irustees determine is necessary lo enable the preparation of financial stslernents that are free trom material misstalemenl. whether duè to fi8ud or error. In preparing the financial statements, th8 trustees are responsible for assessing the re these have not been recognised in the respective accounts. As neither the scheme surplus or any related actuarial gain or105s have been recognised in the 31 August 2025 accounts the Charity's primary contributions of £120,810 (Note 31. have been included in the Statement of Financial Activitles In lieu of the client Service and interest Costs. The primary employer contributions were 30.7% and secondary contributions were nil. TEACHERS, PENSION SCHEME The School participate5 in the Teachers, Pension Scheme I'TPS'I for its teaching staff. The staff costs for the perlod includes contributions payable to the TPS of £594, 3 31 12024.. £471,927). The TPS is an unfunded multi-employer defined benefits scheme governed by the Teaihers, Pension Scheme Regulaiions 2014. Members contribute on a 'pay a5 you go" basis with contributions from members and the employer being credited to the Exchequer. Retlrement and other pension benefits are paid from public funds provided by Parliament. The employer contribution rate 15 currently 28.68% and is set following scheme valuations undertaken by the Government Actuary, s Department.Thi5 valuation will also determine the opening balance of the cost cap fund and provides an analysis of the cost cap as required by the Public Seryice Pensions Act 2013. STAKEHOLDER SCHEME The School also contribijtes to a defined contribution scheme for eligible staff as the School's auto-enrolment scheme. The pension costs charged in the financial statements represent the employer contributions made by the School £356,895 12024.. £362,380). 38 Moor House School & College Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ending 31" August 2025 15. FUNDS FOR THEYEAR ENDING 31 AUCUST 2025 Unrestricted Funds General Welfare Designated Designated Restricted Endowment Fixed Site Funds Asset5 Development Total Funds Total I Sept 2024 3.392,867 25,778 6,140,275 SurpluslDeficitl1 ,404,088 4,837 Transfers 23,241 3,894,508 33.467 13,486,895 19,7241 1,399,201 1,808.061 11,831.3021 31 Aug 2025 4.820,196 30,615 7.948,336 2,063,206 23,743 14.886,096 Restrlcted Funds At I Sept 2024 At 31 Aug 2025 Income Expenditure Transfer5 Parents contributions Building maintenance grant Teachers pay grant Teachers pension grant PE and sport grant 53,161 153,1611 284,62 3 1284,6231 6,471 16.4711 464,618 1464,6181 16,240 116,2401 825,113 1825.1131 The Desionuted Funds- FIXED Asstf FUND The fund was established to match the book amount of the School'5 fixed assets less the debt finance related to those assets and ihe Endowment Fund. Transfers from the general and the designated site development funds represent the increase in the Charity's tangible fixed asset5 and the decrease in related debt financing in the year. SITE DEVELOPMENT FUND The Trustees set aside ar 31 August 2023 a de5ignared Sire Development Fund of £4 million being the then c05t e51irnated of two planned major projects.. the complete refurbishment of the existing kitchen and dining block and a new performing arts building. The transfer io the Designated Fixed Asset Fund of £1.83 1,302 12024 - £105,4921 represents the costs incurred on the dining and kitchen block project prior to 3 1 August 2025. The dining and kitchen project was completed during the year and the remaining balance on the Fund 15 being held for the performlng arts proje¢t. WELFARE FUND The fund represents general incorne from fundraising activities and donations. The money 15 Spent to enhance the general welfare of the students artending the school. ENDOWMENT FUND The site and buildings of 6.25 acres of Moor House, Hurst Green, Oxted, Surrey constiiute the permanent endowment of the Charity in accordance with the Scheme dated I st June 1998. 39 Moor House School & College Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ending 31" August 2025 FUNDS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 3 1 AUGUST 2024 Unrestricted Funds General Welfare Deslgnared Tts Fixed Develop Assets Site Total Fund5 Restricted Endowment Funds Total I Sept 2023 1,677,821 21.664 5,812.548 4.000,000 Surplusldeficit)I,937,281 4,114 Transfers 1222.2351 43,191 11.555,224 19,7241 1,931.671 327,727 1105,4921 31 Aug 2024 3.392,867 25,778 6,140.275 3,894,508 33,467 13.486.895 Restricted Funds Ai I Sept 2023 At31 Aug 2024 Income Expendlture Transfers Parents Contributions Building rnaintenance grant Teachers pay grant Teachers pension grant PE and sport grant Covid catch up grant 42,385 142,3851 119,61 T 1119,6111 55,510 1155,5101 134,566 1134,5661 16.260 116,2601 66,756 166,7561 535.088 1535,0881 40 Moor House School & College Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ending 31" August 2025 16. Ass￿ ArrRIBUTION FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 AUGUST 2025 General Fund Welfare Fund Lksignated Funds Restritted Endowment Funds Fund TOTAL Fixed Asseis Current A55ets'. Debtors Cash Creditors.. Loans < l year Others Creditors.. Loans > l year 9,801,407 23.743 9.825,150 1.853,975 6,769.335 30,615 2,063,206 1,853,975 8.863,156 188,5871 188,5871 13.803,1141 13,803,114) 11,764,484) 11 ,764.4841 4,820,196 30.615 10,011,542 23,743 14,886,096 ASSET AThRIBUTION FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 AUGUST 2024 General Fund Welfare Fund Oesignated Funds Restrined Endowmeni Funds Fund TOTAL Fixed Assets Current Assets.. Debtor5 Cash Creditor5'. Loans < l year Others Creditors-. Loans > l year 8,079,021 33.467 8,112.488 2, 305.099 5,129,701 25.778 3,894.508 2,305,099 9,049,987 185,6761 185.6761 14,041,933) 14,041,933) 11.853,0701 11 ,853.0701 3.392,867 25,778 10,034,783 33,467 13.486,895 41 Moor House School & College Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ending 31" August 2025 17. STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 AUGUST 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Endowrnent Fund TOTAL FUNDS 2024 Notes INCOME Income from charltable activities Schtsol and College fees A55essment Fee5 Training course5 & letture fees Grants Bursaries, Pupil Premlum, sundry Bank Interest Donations Donations and legacie5 Fundraising Events Parents contributions Income from trading activities 12,824,871 26,300 116,299 12,824,871 26,300 116,299 492,703 47.094 194,583 492,703 47,094 194,583 113.745 4.871 113,745 4,871 42,385 42,385 Rent from flats Hire tsf swlmming pool & hall 18.908 38,400 18,908 38,400 Total Income 13.385.071 535.088 13,920,159 EXPEND￿uRE Charitable activitie5 Education & speech therapy.. Staff costs Education costs Admin & establlshment Domestic costs Depreciation Interest 3 9,113,152 588,625 5 1 156,983 228,230 255,674 86,042 290,076 125.401 9.403.228 714,026 1,276,594 228.230 265,398 86,042 9,724 Fundraising acilvlties Fundraising & ptsblicitv C05t5 14.970 14,970 Total Expenditure 11,443.676 535,088 9,724 11,988,488 NET INCOME/IEXPENDtfuREI 1,941,395 19,7241 1.931.671 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Reconciliation of funds.. Total funds brought Forward 1,941.395 19.7241 1.931,671 lJ,512,033 43,191 11,555,224 FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 13.453,428 33,467 13.486.895 42 Moor House School & College Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ending 31" August 2025 18. CONTRACTS AND COMMITMENTS At 31 August 2025 there was £Nil committed expenditure12024.. £1 ,532.3981. 19. FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS At 31 August Moor House had outstandin9 commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases which fall due as follows.. 2025 2024 Within one year.. Between two to five years-. 25.278 99,008 1,904 124,286 1,904 None of the operating leases related to land and buildings. During ihe year operating lease payments have been recogni5ed as an expense in the Statement of Financial Activities to the value of £8,22412024.' £3,806). 20. AUDIT AND PROFESSIONAL FEES 2025 2024 Statutory Audit 26,250 24.%0 Taxation Advice 34,132 16,800 Other (includes Teacher5, Pension and sub-contractor audits) 1.645 1,878 62,027 43,638 21.TRUSTEE REMUNERATION AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefiis from employment with their charity or a related entity and no rrustee expenses have been incurred. Related party transactions during the year ended 31 August 2025 were £nil 12024.. 6,4421. Donations received from related partles without conditions during the year amounted to nil 12024: nill. 43