Castlederg Childcare Services Trading as
Around the Corner Family Centre
TRUSTEES REPORT For the
Period Ending 31st March 2023
Governing Document
Castlederg Childcare Services which trades as Around the Corner Family Centre is a company limited by guarantee governed by its Memorandum & Articles of Association dated 16 March 2007. It is registered as a charity with the Charity Commission NI.
Reference & Administration Details
Charity No: NIC105884 Company No: NI063653 Registered Address: 48 Lurganbuoy Road CASTLEDERG Co Tyrone BT81 7HT
Purpose of the Charity
Castlederg Childcare Services objects as per its governing document “are to enhance the development and education of children aged 11 weeks to 11 years by encouraging parents/guardians to understand and provide for the needs of their children.
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Offering appropriate play facilities, with the right of parents/carers take responsibility for and to become involved in the activities of the company, ensuring opportunities for all children, regardless of religion, culture, race or means.
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Encouraging the study of the needs of such children and their families and promoting public interest in and recognition of such needs of children and their families in the local area.
Review Period
Main Activities
Throughout the review period Castlederg Childcare Services undertook a number of activities to promote the purpose of the organisation. These activities included:
DayCare
Out of School Activities
Supported Training for parents
Supporting local community events
Registration
During the review period the centre resumed it pre COVID registration occupancy as guided by the Western Health & Social Care Trust (Registering Authority), as detailed below:
0-2 years – 16 places
2-3 years – 24 places 3-4 years – 20 places 4+ years – 20 places
As at 31[st] March 2023 a total of 64 families were registered with the centre, representing 72 children.
Staff & Trainees
The centre employed 12 members of staff (2022-2023) in both part time and full-time capacity, with an additional 2 relief staff and 3 volunteers. Staff development continues to be central to the centre activities training completed includes:
2 employees working towards Level 5 Qualification
2 employees working towards Level 2 Qualification
2 employees completed Eager and Able to Learn Framework
2 employees completed Respecting Differences Programme
Training
Staff training and the delivery of a quality childcare service is the central ethos, and staff have continued their professional development in the review period by completing training in the following areas. Makaton
Autism Awareness Dyslexia Awareness Managing Challenging Behaviour Outdoor Play Mandatory Training – Safeguarding, Paediatric First Aid & Food Safety
Furthermore, staff will complete “Reggio Inspired” training in January 2024 and parenting support training scheduled for the first quarter of 2024.
Community Events
During the year Castlederg Childcare Services worked in partnership with Churchtown Community Association to deliver 2 community events namely, the “Halloween Hoolie” and “Spring Event”. These events were well received within the community attracting approximately 400 attendees at each event.
Future Developments
The trustees of Castlederg Childcare Services have planned a number of initiatives for the incoming period April 2023 – March 2024, such as: Childrens Creative Mindfulness Sessions Reggio Training
The centre continues to deliver Diversity/Respecting Differences Workshops & the “Eager & Able to Learn” Programme (funded by: The Pathway Fund – Dept of Education). These programmes aim to improve the potential outcomes for local children and their parents. This training will focus on low income families providing free training and resources and aims to achieve the following targets:
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Improve opportunities for socially disadvantaged children
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Provide improved Early Years support for 20 children with additional needs
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Increase access to services in a rural area with low provision
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Promote a culture of Respect for Differences
Directors & Trustees
The directors of the charitable company are its trustees for the purposes of charity law. The trustees and officers serving during the year were as follows:
Chairperson : Marie Reid Treasurer: Jane Harvey Secretary: Cathereen Wells Doherty Alicia O`Donnell Reena McHugh Annie Killoran Lynch
Signed- Dated: