f hatchath Pre-5Ghool egsteredchurrty gxslll f hotGh¢y Pre.5Gho01 Yhotfyhopn Pre4Ghool Trustees Rewt 2022-2023 st¢¢s: Choir- Tory Powell Treasurer - Helen Cawley Se¢retary- Steph Jenkins Committee Member - Megan Worrick Morn9¢r- Sarn Whitf ord Deputy Mano9er - Jodie Conyard Ad&¢ss'. Burdwood Community CMtre Wheelers 6reen Woy B¢wkn: HSBC Newbury Buildin9 Society 6 Nk)rthbrook Street 4 High Street Thotcham wbury Berkshir¢ Thatcham RGIB 4L8 k614 IDT k619 3JD Structwe The chority was formed under a constitution ddopted in March 1993, amended in JU 1996 ¢d May 2012. Our constitution was adopted from th¢ Preschool le4wniry Alliance. Ob ¢ctives arKI activitles The ¢bjective of the charity is to provide a sofe happy environment. providin9 rich learnin9 experiences to enhante the development and education of thildren. primttrily under statutory school age. ThroLwJh exploration t)nd play helpin9 them to rch their earty years goals as set out in the EYFS coverirg the seven areas of leornirg. inances FiThJnces remain healthy and a reserves acco* is ade9teI full to cover ony costs in the event of the closure of Pre-school, includiw staff redLndancies. these OLf held in the Newbury Builditryj Society- Finances were prepared for firnncial year 2022-2023 by our Administrntor Chir Mccartney and were checked by an independent Jo McAllisFer MAA T Bookkeeping & Accountancy. Please see momger report and saf e9wrdiry report for an overview of the year:
ThatGhath Pre&Ghool Health and Sa Risk Re A rf12022-2023 Maln Bulldln Thatcham Town councll are In charge of bulldln8 maintenance. Each mornin8 the premises are inspected for any obvious si8ns 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 regularly. The building has a fully enclosed garden and regular headcounts are carrled out when coming in and out of the garden. A stair8ate Is used to prevent access to the kltchen. A stair gate is at the entrance to ensure children can't access the doors as they have a push bar opening mechanism. An allergy list Is dlsplayed by the snack area whlch Is checked on a daily basls and updated with any changes. PAT testing is carried out by Thatcham town ¢ouncil. Alarms where added to the fire doors to the car park in October 22 for added security. Flre saf Flre alarms are Checked weekly by Thatcham Town Council We carry out termly fire drills and keeping logs recording these drills any delays. issues or actions that need to be taken. Fire exLinguishers are situated Reception area Carbon dioxide-electrical and flammable-by fire exit to car park tested 04134 due 04124 Thatcham Pr&School Is commllted to saféguarding andpmmoting th• wemare of children. Burdwood Community Centre. Wheelers 6reen Way Thatcham, Berkshire R619 4YA Mobile ?'. 07831611145
ThatGhafr) Pre-school Kitchen Fire blanket tested 04/23 Small carbon dioxide extinguisher by door above fridge 04123 due 04124 Main Hall Foam extinguisher by fire doors to 8arden 04123 due 04124 Foam extinguisher by fire doors to car park 04123 due 04/24 Staffln and vlsltors Staffing levels are kept in line with child adult ratio and were possible an extra member of staff. In line wtth new safer recrultment and new legislation, references and DBS checks will be completed before the new member of staff is employed. All existin8 Staff have DBS certffjicates and references on file. Volunteers, parents. and non staff on the premises are never left unsupervised. Only staff may enter the toilet area. Parents wishin8 to take their child to the toilet in between sessions are asked to use the disabled toilet. ommittee New Commlttee to be appolnted and rolesto be clarified and regular meetin85 to be held. New Chalrperson was appolnted Katy Powell and announced at the AGM March 2023. Clalr Mccartney continued to provide regular updates re8ardln8 bank balances, incomin85 and out80in8S. The reserves account to maintain enough money to allow for redundancles and debts in the event of the Presch¢JoI closin8. Unpald invoices are beln8 followed up promptly to prevent parents becoming behind with thelr blll. If Involces remain unpaid the child's place is revoked. If funded, their hours will be reduced to their funded hoursto prevent parents running up a bill they are unable to pay and prevent a finantial strain on the preschool. It is not viable for Pre-school to effectively provide free childcare. Thatcham pSChoOl Is committéd to saf•guaftling and promoting th• wthr• ofehildron. Burdwood Community Centre. Wheelers 6reen Way Thatcham. Berkshire R619 4YA laobile 8: 07831611145
Thatcharn Pre-5Ghool Managers Report April 2022- April 23 Indudln8 Minutes from AGM held 2 December Managerthanked everyone for comln8 an updated all present with a run through of the year sofar. Things have been getting back to normal since Covid howeverthe new drop off at the door worked well so this has remained in place. In May we welcomed Carly Jackman now Jefferies back and she has been a fabulous addition to the team. The Summerterm ended with our leavers partywhich was a great day enjoyed by staff and the children. Its always a lovely send off for those leaving us to go to big school. Over the Summer holldays we were able to Use some of our funds to replace our old shed which was very much past its best. We now have a new larger shed whlch enables us to lock away more of our garden toys as these have been stolen and broken over the previous year. l am pleased to sayjodie completed her DFE Early years Professlonal Development Programme, so a big congratulations to her. Katy Powell was Introduced as our new Chairpersoft and we are to appoint Stephanie Tollman as Secretary and Lucinda Moore as Treasurer. Clair Mccartney our Administrator wlll be supporting the commlttee in these roles. The manager took thls time to thank them for volunteerlngfor these positions. The manager expressed hope for a couple more volunteers to be general committee members to support and help with fund raisin8. A number of parents had expressed some interest in this on the Facebook page. The manager thanked Becki who sent her apologies as was unable to attend due to work commitments, for remaining In her role until an alternative candidate could be found. Safeguarding remains a priority and all staff are up to date with safe guarding practices and knowledge is reviewed and refreshed termty at our re8ular staff meetlng5. The manager opened the floor up to questions but there were no questions asked or Issues or concerns raised and they wished everyone a very happy Christmas and we will see you next term. Thatcham Pr+School Is committed to safeguardlng andpn>motlng th• w•Mar• of chlldron. gurdwood Community Centre. Wheelers fjreen Way Thatcham, Berkshire R619 4YA Mobile 8: 07831611145
f hatcham Pre&Ghool Preschool re-opened in January with no issues. Teacher strikes were announced but due to last minute confirmation by local schools Preschool had to close for the first strike day on the I" February 2023. More notice and the abilityto better prepare meant Preschool was able to remain open for the future strike days. Durin8 National Story tellin8 week parents came Into Preschool to share and read stories from home. On 3, February Emlly Mllls handed in her notice to take on a new role outside of childcare, her last day being the IW March 2023. Sara Whltford also announced after 14 years wtth the Preschool she would be leavin8 at the end of the Summer term to seek new opportunities due to changes of personal circumstances and the need to work a non term time position. Preschool ended the tem wlth an Easter Party with the children on the March. Thatcham Pr6knSchool is commlttad to saf8guanllng andprDnPOtlng th• wemare of children. Burdwood Community Centre. Wheelers Green Way Thotcham. Berkshire RG19 4YA Mobile 8: 07831611145
Jo McAllister MAAT AATQB Bookkeeping & Accountancy 4 Danvers Close, Thatcham. Berkshire. RG19 3XT 07879 626645 jo@bookkeepin&io.co.uk Thatcham Presehool Aeeounts to year end 31 March 2023 I have checked the accounts and associated transactions and all appear to be transparent and accountable. Signed Jo cAllister 16 January 2024
Thattham Pre School ncome & Expendfture Accourt Year End 31 Marth 2023 2023 2022 Income Funding Fees Fund Raising Other income- Unifomi Other income- HMRC SSP Other Income- WBDC EYS Grant Interest- N8S 93.081 10,455 90.027 7.949 119 82 829 £ 3,OW.00 116 £ 102,001 585 104,239 Expendlture Net Wages PAYE & NIC Penslon- NEST 88.649 2.329 3,369 94347 £ 78,745 2,619 2,565 £ 83,929 Rent Commercial card Ifoodlkitthenl Troining Preschool clothln8 Accountancy & Payroll Telephone & internetlwebslte PHsiocs/rentokil Group Early Years Alliance Insuran Parkin8JMlleage Bank Charges Ofstead/subscriptlons Stora8e ActlvitieslEquipment Computerlsoftware 12,303 3,725 2,170 £ 11,671 4,564 643 675 354 239 1,166 179 15 35 791 57 694 £ 105,190 630 175 239 1,169 287 35 816 1,350 710 118,IC EXCESS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE I.861) 13.1891 Bank 8alances Carrled Forward 57,249 ComprSslng Current Account A- 31st March 2023 Newbury Bullding Society Cash in hand Toial Bank5 34,905 21275 70 57,249