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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
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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 r￿ch 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 ade9￿te￿I 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
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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 p￿SChoOl Is committéd to saf•guaftling and promoting th• wthr• ofehildron.
Burdwood Community Centre. Wheelers 6reen Way
Thatcham. Berkshire R619 4YA
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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
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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
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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