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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£70.4K
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Spending
£53.9K
Public benefits
1- What is the benefit that flows as a result of the purpose being carried out? The public benefits that flow from our organisation is Play based learning environments for all young children. 2- How is this benefit capable of being demonstrated? We use the services of an Early Years Specialist, who inspects our setting on a regular basis, and
provides feedback to Staff and Committee. We are required to be registered with Northern Health Social Care Trust, and undergo an annual inspection in January/February each year. We provide an educational setting, and are inspected by ETI. Planning is carried out regularly, and children are observed to ensure development in all six areas of learning. Children's individual needs and interests are met and planned for to ensure progression. Evaluation forms/questionnaires are given to parents at various times throughout the year, and provide feedback to Staff and Committee. Self evaluation within the playgroup setting is continuous. 3- Who are the intended beneficiaries? The Charity's beneficiaries are children between the age of 2 years 10 months and 4 years old, living in Aghadowey and the surrounding areas. 4- Is there any harm or potential for harm as a result of the purpose being carried out? This purpose does not give rise to any harm. 5- Does anyone gain a private benefit as a result of the purpose being carried out? A private benefit to staff and committee may arise from on going training. Committee have adopted a policy on training to ensure that Staff are kept up to date with current developments in childcare practice. Committee are encouraged to attend training to ensure that the Playgroup operates efficiently. Playgroup staff are paid a wage. These are incidental and necessary to ensure that the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Aghadowey Preschool Playgroup provides quality preschool provision for all children between the ages of 2 years 10 months to four years old. Our Playgroup provides a curriculum based on guidance from the Department of Education. The Preschool curriculum is planned to ensure that each individual child has access to a broad and balanced range of
activities. Staff acknowledge each child's existing experience and build on this using observations to inform future planning, continuity and progression. The curriculum and procedures help to ensure that each child reaches their full potential.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
Who the charity helps
- Parents
- Preschool (0-5 year olds)
How the charity works
- Playgroup/after schools
