Dunnaman Pre-school (fomierly known as Dunnaman Children Centre) Charity Reference NICI 01251 27 Fearons Close Scrogg Road Kilkeel Co.Down BT34 4ER Trustees Annual Re ort for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Dunnaman Pre-school is an unincory)orated members association. The Pre-school is governed by a Constitution document. Dunnaman Pre-school was previously named as Dunnaman Children's Centre. In the Year Ended 31 March 2024 a deficit of £19,972 (2023 deficit £7,034), was generated on total income of £83,507 (2023- £131,483). The Principal Office holders were as follows: chalerSon. Vice Chairyerson: Treasurer: Secretary: Learnie Colgan Sarah Mcculla Nicola McAlinden Laura Feeney Retiring committee members during the year: None Par¢nt members of the Committee are as follows: - Laura Haojer -Catrina Donegan All Trustees are appointed at the Pre-school's Annual General Meeting. Bankers Danske Bank Greencastle Street Kilkeel Co.Down Accountants Cunningham & McPartland 197 Moyadd Road Kilkeel Co.Down BT34 4HL
Objectives: The group has been established to advance education and to preserve and protect the health of children aged 3-5 years in the environs of Kilkeel, Co.Down by the provision of play facilities and recreational activities in the interest of social welfare with the obJt of enhancing the education and development of children without distinction of sex, race or of political religious or other opinions. Dunnaman Pre-school will continue to serve the community in a time of great economic restraint and post Covid recovery, and the trustees would again commend the efforts of staff and voluntary workers in this regard. The Trustees continue to be aware of the need to review operations and systems regularly to ensure the Pre-school operat¢s safely and successfully for future periods. Major Policies Adopted by Dunnaman Prfrschool Some of the main policies complied with are listed below. There are, of COUTSe, many other policies operated by the Centre to meet minimum standards: Safeguarding and Child Protection Confidentiality Mobile Phone Equal Opportunities Financial Controls Health and Safety Achievements: Dunnaman Pre-school greatly appreciates the support of all its funders. We highlight in particular the valuable support of Southern Health & Social Care Trnst, Education Authority, Child Care Partnership & Fairplay. The association will continue to work to strengthen partnership relationships with all of our fimders. 18 PEAGS funded places were provided from March- June 2023 24 PEAGS funded from September 2023 to March 2024 Provided 4 spaces for children with additional needs. Extended Services Funding was secwed to provide speech therapist support to the pre-school children staff and parents. Secured funding for Getting Ready to Learn program. Ran "Home Works Education" Big Bedtime Read" programs in Pre-school.
Continued partnership with St COInn'S Primary School. Future Plans: cUentlY the Pre -school works very hard to maintain a valuable cornmunity service, particularly, in a time of great economic pressure. Longer terni the aim will be to expand the range of services provided and to secure the funding required to help this become a reality. Dunnaman Pre - School is aware of their duty to the local community and will continue to strive to improve the educational and social welfare of the immediate locality. To register Dunnaman Pre- School as a Limited Company To develop the outdoor play area which will meet the educational and physical developmental needs of the children who attend. Continue with provision of Getting Ready to |Learn Programs. Continue with provision of Extended Services Speech and Language programs Staff will continue to update trailling and attend relevant courses. The curriculum for the age group in the Pre - School wiIl continue to be updated and adapted to meet the needs of the children. New resources will be sourced for the Pre-school to enhance children's development and experiences. Pre- School aim to become a standardised setting operating for longer hours. Financial Review: DuDnaman Pre-school will continue to ty to build sufficient reserves of funds to provide a stable environment for future delivery of childcare community services in the Kilkeel area. Approv¢d by the Trustees of Dunnaman Pre- lon 1.4.- t.LOE And signed on their behalf by: