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2018-08-31-annual-report

TINY TOTS CORNER PLAYGROUP 10a Esker Park

Killylea Co Armagh BT60 4LT (Charity No: 103231)

ANNUAL REPORT for year ended 31[st] August 2018

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TINY TOTS CORNER PLAYGROUP

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31[st] August 2018

LEGAL STATUS

The Charity Trustees present their Report for the period 1[st] September 2017 to 31[st] August 2018. Tiny Tots Corner Playgroup is registered with the Charity Commission number 103231. The Playgroup was originally set up in 1985 and the Constitution which was formally adopted on 2[nd] February 2011 remains in force.

The Playgroup is a non-profit making organisation where any profits made are used to extend and develop the range of activities offered by the Playgroup.

ORGANISTION

The Playgroup is administered by a Management Committee. It is registered with the Southern Health & Social Care Trust to provide pre-school education for 24 children on a part time basis. It receives funding for these places under the Department of Education PEAGS Programme. The Playgroup is supported by an Early Years Specialist and Social Services Link Worker.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY AND OBJECT OF THE PLAYGROUP

The principal activity and object of Tiny Tots Corner Playgroup is to promote a learning through play environment for all children of a pre-school age in the local area without distinction. The Playgroup works closely with Early Years and the various statutory authorities to advance pre-school education through the provision of safe and satisfying group play, the recognition of rights of parents/carers to take responsibility for involvement of all activities of the Playgroup, the promotion of the health of the children at all times and lastly to adhere to the values and principles of Early Years.

A wide range of activities provides experiences across the whole Early Years’ curriculum. We expect our staff to ensure that every child matters and activities are planned to cater for every child’s needs. There is clear emphasis on children enjoying their learning and we monitor the provision and resources so that the children have good quality learning experiences. We look upon Playgroup as the first stepping-stone to school and school life.

BENEFITS TO THE COMMUNITY

Tiny Tots Corner Playgroup has been educating children and benefitting the local community for thirty years. We welcome all children in the local community from every back round.

Our work with pre school children means we help children learn and develop important social skills they will take with them into school and beyond. We lay

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important foundation in skills such as turn taking, staying safe, communication and language development, teamwork and conflict resolution. All these skills enable our children to be a responsible member of their local community.

As outlined above, Tiny Tots Corner Playgroup is run by a Management Committee made up of parent volunteers. This is another way in which we benefit the community as we provide our parents with the opportunity to contribute to the development and running of our Playgroup through this voluntary work.

OUR PRESCHOOL TEAM

We have three full time staff working in our Preschool:

Leader – BA Hons in Early Childhood Studies Deputy Leader - BA Hons in Early Childhood Studies Preschool Assistant – BA Hons in Early Childhood Studies

And also have a relief worker and three volunteers.

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

The Management Committee is responsible for the overall running of the Playgroup. They have not taken any remuneration or expenses during the year but volunteer their services in the interests of ensuring first class preschool provision for the children around the Killylea and surrounding areas.

The Management Committee work in partnership with the staff, parents/carers, our Early Years Specialist and the Social Services link worker to ensure all children have the best possible pre-school experience. The Management Committee have kept an eye on financial matters and discuss the development plans, staffing and other general business at committee meetings generally held every six weeks. During the year Trustees also carried out support, supervision and appraisals for the leader and staff. It also ensures that the Playgroup operates in line with the requirements set out by the Education Training Inspectorate, Early Years and Social Services.

The Committee Members for 2017/2018 were elected at the Annual General Meeting held on Thursday 5[th] October 2017.

Chairperson Christine Lester Secretary Karen Maguire Treasurer Jayne Armstrong-Wain Members Ruth Murphy, Ruth-Ann Murphy, Rachel Murray, Janine Houston, Sharon Robinson, Lisa Duggan, Andrea Brown, Heather Robinson

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REVIEW OF PROGRESS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

The Playgroup ran at full capacity for the majority of the year. We had eighteen full time Peags places and thirteen part time Non-Peags places.

The Playgroup had an ETI in May and received Outstanding, which was a fantastic achievement and shows the hard work and commitment by all members of staff.

We recognise the need for regular fundraising, as government funding for children’s sessions are currently not sufficient to cover costs.

We have been extremely successful with fundraising events that have taken place through out the school year, which included:

We were fortunate to receive three grants this year. They were :-

EYDF for Outdoor Space - £995.00, which was used to purchase a wooden tepee, kids garden tools and plants.

Getting Ready to Learn Grant - £1565.00, which enabled the playgroup to purchase books and resources.

Rural Micro Capital Scheme Grant - £1233.77, which was used to help purchase a dishwasher, printer and a laptop.

During the year the children attended various events, which included:

We have had tremendous support from the Management Committee and parents through out the year.

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The management committee always make sure that all staff training is up to date and this year training attended included:

Leaders Day – (Leader) Media Initiative Training - (All staff) Leadership & Management – (All staff) Wellcomm Training – (All staff) Elkan Training – (Leader & Deputy) Development Planning – (All staff) Self Esteem & Mindfulness – (Leader & Deputy) Child Protection – (Deputy & Assistant) Big Bedtime Read – (All staff)

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