Little People Pre-School
Ninemile Road
;
Newtownhamilton
----- Start of picture text -----
Co Down
----- End of picture text -----
BT34 OHN
Telephone: 02830878841
Email: littlepeople7@hotmail.co.uk
Charity Registration Ref No: NIC 10671
Trustees Report: Financial Year September 2024- August 2025
Charitable Purpose
Little People Pre-School is a voluntary organisation managed by local women and men elected annually to The Management Committee/ Trustees. We are a cross community group providing education to children 2 years 10 months/ 4 years. In recent years we have welcomed children from different ethnic backgrounds who have settled in our area.
Main activities during the year
We providea safe calm and caring environment so that children and staff can learn and work together.
Main achievements in the year
We provide a high standard of care and education as reflected in Social Services Annual Inspection carried out on 9" December 2024. An ETI inspection was carried out in November 2022 both reports showed the capacity to identify and bring about improvement in the interests of our learners. We aim to continue to provide a much-needed service in our area.
Financial Situation
We are funded as a PEAG Group by the Education Authority but we have experienced a drop- off in birth rate in our area. This year we have children under the PSEP Programme. Due to low numbers we are also operating a Pre-Pre Session 3 days a week. Unfortunately, due to low numbers we now only have 3 members of staff. We provide care for children with all abilities.
Throughout the year we are supported by an Independent Early Years Specialist.
Trustees/ Committee Members
- ; At our AGM each year we elect a Management Committee Supported by committee members made up from the parents.
Sandra McNiece a Trustee and part of the management committee liaises with the staff regularly to ensure continued running of the pre-school supported by Marie Gorman also Trustee and Registered Person who signs off Polices etc. The full committee meet once a term unless matters arise requiring action.
This report has been prepared to the best of our knowledge and hopefully includes all necessary details.