Nippers Alley Playgroup - Annual General Meeting
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Monday 18 September 2023
Secretary's Report (April 2022 - March 2023)
Administration
The Playgroup is administered by the Executive Committee. along with the support of the wider
committee.
This year. committee meetings took place bi-monthly. either in person or digitally via Zoom.
All of those sitting on the outgoing committee have provided ongoing support, knowledge and
assistance to the playgroup on a voluntary basis. Contributions of all committee members are greatly
appreciated and are pivotal to the success of this excellent playgroup.
Playgroup Staff
The playgroup ran successfully again this year with a valuable and experienced team of staff - Danielle
Quinn (Leaderl, Charlene Corr, Tressa Meenagh and Bernie O'Brien.
Bernie took up a more regular role in playgroup this year, working every Thursday, which was a great
support to the team and gave Danielle some much needed time in the office to keep on top of admin
work for the playgroup. Thanks to Bernie for stepping into this role with ease and for providing
additional cover for absences throughout the year.
Thank you to all our playgroup staff for providing a safe and happy environment for all the children who
attend. Nippers Alley is an excellent playgroup because of your enthusiasm, dedication to the children
and your interest in furthering your knowledge. by attending the courses and training available to you
all. Your hard work is very much appreciated.
Fundraising
This year April 2022 to March 2023
l. Engage Funding- used to purchase Pro-football & Debutots, selection boxes for Christmas play
and end of year trip.
2. ASDA Bucket Collertion- 21" May 2022 - £300 raised.
3. Well-being Night - held in Loughmacrory Clubrooms in October 2022- Really successful night-
£1300 raised. Thanks to Theresa Cassidy and Claire McGaughey for organising.
4. Christmas Hamper Raffle
5. ASDA Tokens Scheme- Dec 2022- £500 used to replenish resources and toys.

6. Easter Raffle
7. Big Bedtime Read Funding- £200 used to replenish books & towards the Breakfast/PJ morning.
Operational Matters
21 children attended playgroup in 2022123.
Various training events have been attended by the staff including:
Supporting Children's Language & Communication through Quality Interactions,
Effective Assessments and Observations.
Managing Complaints Training,
Epilepsy Awareness and Administration,
Forest School trainin&
Safeguarding training,
Designated Officer Training. and
Leadership and Management of SEN.
Play, Promote and Prepare ran very successfully again this year at maximum capacity {161. The following
year {2023-241 looks to be at maximum capacity numbers also.
Many thanks,
Colleen McGaughey.
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