DPS OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB Registration Number:S000932 Charity Number:103389 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING REGISTRATION To date 38 families use the facility with 48 children currently registered with us. A waiting list is in operation with very limited spaces on a Mon-wed 2-3pm and Friday 3-5pm. Opening times remain the same, 2pm-6pm Monday to Thursday and 2pm- 5pm on Friday. Our busiest time is between 3 and 4pm each day with 4 members of staff on duty. Staffing reflects the number of children attending e.g., at 4pm we have less than 24 children with 3 members of staff. Adult to child ratio is 1.8. STAFF C.Willis-Leader M.Allam- Assistant J.Wade - Assistant (cover) T.Green-Deputy J.Gasiororwska-Assistant H.Davidson - Assistant (cover) SAFEGUARDING TEAM D.Thompson- Registered Person / Chairperson H.Wilson-Designated Child Protection Officer C.Willis l T.Green - Deputy Designated Officer ACTIVITIES Activities are planned on a weekly basis and reflect the time of year, different events and seasons as well as the children's interests and enjoyment. Regular children's meetings, sweet treat jar and listening to the children allows us to provide an environment that is stimulating and varied. Activities are also spontaneous reflecting the wishes, needs and interests of the children. INSURANCE The afterschool club is insured with Lockdown and the policy has been st renewed for the 12 month period from 1 November 2022. TAX FREE CHILDCARE A few families avail of this government scheme but it may benefit more families. If eligible, for every £8 paid in, the government pays £2 towards the cost of child care. A letter has been sent home to inform all parents I carers of the eligibility requirements and benefits.
POLICIES AND PROCEURES All policies and procedures are reviewed annually and updated where necessary. Updated policies have been shared on the School App and all policies are available to read on the school website. EARLY YEARS TEAM th Notification has been received and our 4 week period begins on 30 January 2023. The area being inspected is Care Part 1 and Safeguarding. GRANT AID We have been awarded Grant Aid for the period 2022-2023 to a total of £1269. OTHER FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES We have applied for a free programme which offers advice and help with funding applications. The Mid Ulster Social Enterprise Programme aims to assist the development and growth of new and existing social enterprises. From this we hope to secure additional funding to help us with future resources and extended programmes of activities e.g., summer camp activities and trips, RESOURCES I EQUIPMENT We hope to update and build upon our resources including construction toys and small world play. Art and craft materials need replenished eg felt tip pens, glue sticks, materials etc. HEALTHY KIDZ We still have sessions to use and hope to do so in the spring term and over sJi mmer camp 2023.
DPS OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB Registration Number:S000932 Charity Number:103389 Annual General Meeting to be held at DPS Assembly Hall on TH Wednesday 25 January 2023 @ 5.30pm ATTENDANCE AGENDA l. Apologies 2. Annual Report 3. Election of Officers 4. Charity Commission 5. Accounts 6. A.•.B