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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£114.5K
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Spending
£100.1K
Public benefits
The purpose of Jack & Jill Childcare is to advance the education and development of children and young people. The direct benefits which flow from our purpose includes the advancement of knowledge, education and key skills that will increase the child’s understanding of the world around them, at a level that they can understand and comprehend.
There is also a direct benefit to parents who are actively encouraged to participate and become involved in the level of care and the diversity of education that their child receives. These benefits are evidenced by attendance registers, daily observations, program monitoring & evaluations. We hold one to one staff/parent meeting to share and exchange information regarding their child’s progress and use this information to create an individual progressive program plan for their child. The purposes of our charity may lead to possible harm to children attending the group for the first time, such as separation anxieties, isolation, minor injuries, fear of the unknown, etc. We can show that this harm is out weighted by the benefits of having highly trained and experienced staff who provide a high level of care and education for the children and young people. Our staff all hold childcare qualifications as well as training in Paediatric First Aid, Health & Safety, Fire & Risk assessment, food safety, safeguarding, Designated Child Protection Officer, Special Needs and Media Initiative-respecting differences. Staff, use their knowledge to compile individual program plans for children who need them. Staff, also work in partnership with other professional and statutory agencies that will enhance the development of the child. Our charity’s beneficiaries are children from birth to under 12 years of age and their parents or carers. We are open to anyone living in the Derry City Council Area regardless of religion, race, creed, ethnic origin, gender, disability etc and we adhere to the Equality Act 2010 at all times. The only private benefit flowing from our purpose is Management Committee Training but this is incidental and necessary because it is essential to good practice in the workplace that Management are trained in Child Protection, Designated Officer Training, First Aid, Management Committee Training etc. This training may enhance the personal career prospects of Management Committee Members but it is necessary for our organisation to have access to a knowledgeable and informed Committee.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
There is a playgroup 5 mornings each week for 3/4 yr olds Each afternoon we run an out of schools club where we offer pickup and childcare to school aged children until they are collected by an adult. Each summer (July/August) we operate a full childcare service from 9am to 6pm for school aged children During the school year (Sept-June) we offer
placements for childcare students and during summer we have support from volunteers.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Interface communities
- Parents
- Preschool (0-5 year olds)
- Voluntary and community sector
- Volunteers
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Education/training
- Playgroup/after schools
- Volunteer development
