Jo McAllister MAAT AAI-QB
Bookkeepin(y & Accountancly
4 DttnN'e!"s Close. Thatcham. Berkshire. RG19 J.XT
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Thatcham Preschool
Accounts to year end 31 March 2022
I have checked the accounts and associated transactions and all appear to be
transparent and accountsble.
Signed
Jo McAllister
30 January 2023

Thatcham Pre Sthool
Income & Expenditure Ac0￿nt Year End 31 Marth J)22
2022
Ineome
Funding
Fees
Fund Ralslng
Other income- Uniform
Other incorne- HMRC JRS
Other income- HMRC SSP
Other Intome - WBDC EYS Grant
Inter￿l- NBS
£ 90.027
7,949
£ 102,548
£ 5,C60
82
408
£ 10,567
297
iO,(KX)
65
£ 128,945
829
£ 3.1￿1.00
116
£ lo2.￿1
Expenditure
Net Wa8e5
PAYE & NIC
Payroll Oedurtlon5- wac
Penslon- NEST
£ 78.745
2.619
£ 84,1
2.745
2.565
£ 83.929
2.103
£ 88.961
Rent
Commerclal card Ifoodlkitchenl
Tralnln8
Preschool tlothlng
Accountancy & Payrdl
Telephone & internetlwebslte
PHS/OCS/rentokll Group
Early Year5 ￿lIance Insurance
ParkinFJMilea8e
Bank Char8es
Equipment
Ofste3dlsubstrlptlons
Storage
ActivitieslEquipment
ComputerlSoth¥are
£ 11.671
4.564
£ 12,954
3,162
643
675
354
239
1,166
179
Is
728
755
392
354
1,140
68
35
779
B9
694
£ 110.109
35
791
57
694
£ 105.ISY)
EXCESS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDrnJRE
13,1891
£ 18,836
8ank Balances Carrled Forward
71,238
Comprlslng
Current Actount A- 3tst March 2022
Newbury Building Society
Cash In hatKI
Toial Banks
É 49.478
21.690
70
71.238

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Trustu¥:
Chair - Becki Stornett-Doborn
Treasurer - (A*nitirg pap¢rw¢rk)
Secretary- Sar*h Inch
Committee Member- Orsotrya Sirok
Manager- Saro Whitford
t)eputy IAaMger- Jodie Conyard
Address: Burdwood Community Centre
Bank¢rs: HSBC
Newbury Building Society
Whetlers Green Way
Thatcham
6 Nk)rthbr¢)ok Street
4 Hi9h Street
Newbury Bepkshire
Thdttham
RG18 4LB
R614 IDT
R619 3JD
The charity was formed under a constitution adopted in March 1993, amended in JU￿ 1996 ¢Jnd
May 2012. Our constitution was adopted from the Preschool learnin9 Allitmce.
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The objective of the charity 1$ to prowde a safe environment. providiNJ rich leorning
experiences to erthance the development (VKI education of thildren. yimarily Lmder statutory
school age. Throu9h explorotim and phy helpin9 them to reoch their ewly years 9cols as set out
in the EYFS coveriTrJ the seven areas of learnirvj.
Finances
Finances remain heolthy dnd a reserves accowrt is adeqwtety full to cover ￿ Cost$ in the event
of th¢ closure of Pre-school, includir9 Staff redLrKlarKies, these o(w held in the Newb
8uilding Society.
Fintsn¢es were prepared for firrfv￿lal yeor 2021-2022 by our Administrator Ckir Mccartney and
were checked by on independent Jo McAllister MAA T Bookkeepi￿ a Accountancy.
Please see monoger report safeg￿rdi1¥j report for on over¥r￿ of the year:

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Preschool reopened 19 April 2021 after the Easter holiday. The chlldren and staff took
part In Thatcham Town Council Flowers for Recovery in Thatcham Broadway followin8 the
global pandemic, which was a nice positive start to the new terni.
The chlldren enjoyed creatin8 flowers and were able to visit the Broadway with thelr
families to see their work displayed for the public to enjoy.
In May the children were thrilled to have had a vislt from a fire engine and were able to
climb onto to it and parents were Invlted to Join in on the fun and take pictures of the
chlldren wlth the fire engine.
Unfortunately due to staff member havlng Covid Preschool was askÈd to remain closed form
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the 11 June to the 21 June 2021.
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June 2021 Ofsted carried out an Inspection. Unfortunately, due to concerns the
Inspector had over wlder safeguardin8 knowledge we were awarded an Inadequate. The
Local Authorlty, Committee, and Parents were notified of the outcome. Parent5 were very
supportlve and expressed their confidence in the staff and the settin8. Steps to improve
staffs knowledge. ability and confidence to demonstrate thelr knowledge were taken.
The last day of term and the leavers party wa5 held on the 21$1 July 2021.
Preschool reopened after the summer holidays on the 2thd September 2021.
We adopted the New EYFS Framework, Development matters as required. The new
Framework and updated tapestry also seemed to contribute to reducin8 workload for staff
a5 recording and tracking children's learning and development was simplified without
compromising quality.
We also said goodbye to Kayleigh and Melissa who moved on to pursue new opportunsties.
Hayley Bryant (level 3 qualified) joined the team. It was decided that we only required
employin8 one new member of staff at thistime due to the current numbers.
October, we teomed up with Thatcham Libraries inttiative to enwurJ8e familie5 and
children to spend time looking at and reading bookstogether. Preschool and parents
collected packs and followed a new book each week.
Thatcham Pre•School is committed to safeguardlng andprnmoting the welffare of children.
Burdwood Community Centre. Wheelers Greer* Way
Thatcham. Berkshire R619 4YA
Mobile %: 07831611145

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In November we asked parents for voluntary contributions of fruit or vegetables for snack
time to help reduce costs. Preschool took the decision to provide fruit and veg both in the
morning and afternoon in orderto ensure every child that attends the setting has access to
a healthy snack.
There was an increase in Covid cases in November so parents were reminded to follow
government 8uidelines regarding Covid.
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On the 8 November Otsted reinspected the Preschool and the final report was published In
December 21 awarding Preschool with a Good. Staff and parents were very pleased with
the outcome.
Jodle started her DFE Early Years Professlonal Development Programme.
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17 December 2021 was the chlldren's Chlrlstmas party and last day of term.
We reopened in January 2022 with no issues, however on the 18 February 2022 as dld
many schools we closed due to the red weather warnin8 issued as we were unable to open
up safely.
March saw a rise in Covid cases within and connected to Preschool $0 preschool requested
Items from home such as books and toys not be brou8ht into the settin8 and extra cleanin8
measures were put In place and parents reminded of symptoms to look out for and the
correct 8uidance to follow to hinder the spread of the virus within the settin8.
Last day of term was the 7th April 2022.
Thatcham Pr8vSchool Is commllted to safeguanfing andpromodng th• wemarn of childrgn.
Burdwood CommLmity Centre. Wheelers Green Way
Thatcham. Berkshire k619 4YA
Mobile 8: 07831611145

Health and Saf
Risk Re
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Thatcham Town council are in charge of building maintenance.
Each morning the premises are insperted for any obvious signs of damage which would be
reported to Thatcham town council. Minor issues such as obstructions to the building
would be cleared away by staff and if need be reported to the council. Toys are checked
and cleaned dailv.
The buildin8 has a fully enclosed garden and regular headcounts are carrled out when
coming in and out of the garden.
A stalrgate Is used to prevent access to the kitchen.
A stair 8ate is at the entrance to ensure children can't access the doors as they have a push
bar openin8 mechanism.
An allergy list Is dSsplayed by the snack area whlch Is checked on a dally basls and updated
with any chan8es.
PAT testing is carried out by Thatcham town councll.
Flre saf
Flre alarms are checked weekly byThatcham Town Councll
We carry out termly fire drills and keeping logs recording these drills any delays, issues or
actlons that need to be taken.
Fire extinguishers are situated
Reception area
Carbon dioxide- electrical and flammabl*by fire exit to car park tested 2019
Foam- front porth and fire exit door to garden-tested 2019
Kitchen
Fire blanket
Small carbon dioxide extinguisher by door above fridge

Staffin
and vlsitors
Staffing levels are kept in line with child adult ratio and were possible an extra member of
staff. In line with new safer recruitment and new legislation, references and DBS checks will
be completed before the new member of stsff is employed.
All existing staff have DBS certificates and references on file.
Volunteers. parents, and non staff on the premlses are never left unsupervised. Only staff
may enter the tollet area. Parents wishing to take their child to the toilet in between
sessions are asked to Use the disabled toilet.
New Covid restrictions Introduced from March 2020 onwards (see risk assessment)
Commlttee
New Committee to be appointed and rolesto be clarlfied and regular meetings to be held.
Covid hindered holding meetings and the recruitment process to replace the current
Chairperson who remained on.
Clair Mccartney continued to provide regular updates regarding bank balances, Incomlngs
and outgoin8S.
The reserves account to malntaln enough moneyto allowfor redundancles and debts in the
event of the Preschool closlng.
Unpald Involces are belng followed up promptly to prevent parents becoming behind with
their bill. If invoices remain unpaid the chlld's place Is revoked. If funded, thelr hours wlll be
reduced to their funded hours to prevent parents running up a bill they are unable to pay
and prevent a financial strain on the preschool. It Is not vlable for Pre-school to effectlvely
provide free chlldcare.
Addltlonal su
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documents
Completed Early years Model Setting Risk assessment Aprll 2020
The Burdwood Community Centre Fire Risk Assessment June 2019
Fire and Emergency Evacution Plan-for Burwood Communlty Centre