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Beacon Preschool

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Charity no. 107699 Date registered. 17/07/2020

Public benefits

The direct benefits that flow from purpose include an affordable service in the format of a pre-school setting, where children are offered a free funded place. Children are provided with inclusive, sensory, fun and stimulating learning experiences which support and nurture all areas of learning and development. Through this their confidence and

self esteem are enhanced, building on a secure, happy childhood. Regular training sessions for staff enable then to develop personally, enhancing their capabilities and understanding of children's learning and development. These benefits are identified through feedback from parents regularly with staff members either verbally or written. Questionnaires from parents also provide structured feedback. Benefits are also evidenced through an annual social services inspection. ETI inspection in September 2017 also provided structured feedback. Regular support visits from an Early Years Specialist also provides information and guidance. Written observations of children provide evidence of their individual progress towards development milestones and age appropriate transitions. There is no harm identified. The beneficiaries are preschool Children, their families and the local community. There is no private benefit.

What your organisation does

The organisation follows a pre determined curriculum received from the education authority which includes the six areas of learning, which is delivered to 3-4 year olds by qualified educational staff. We promote both mental and physical development of the child by including various knowledge, skill and physical tasks to progress the child to a

level of education in which can be furthered once they have reached primary school age. Therefore we develop the fundamental needs of the child in a learning environment through the guidance of the governing body of Early Years. We support the value of Early Years by practicing the 3 year developmental plan which has been devised accordingly and regularly evaluated in relation to the needs of the child. Yearly and monthly plans are made based on guidelines from Early Years so we can evaluate the children on meeting both short term and long term educational goals by observations on a daily basis within the setting.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of education

Who the charity helps

  • Preschool (0-5 year olds)

How the charity works

  • Education/training
  • Playgroup/after schools

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 March 2023

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 March 2022

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charitable purposes

The Group is established to promote play based learning environments for all children under statutory school age, in day care, (hereinafter referred to as the beneficiaries) of the Cookstown and its surrounding environs in County Tyrone. (hereinafter called the 'area of benefit') without distinction of age, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic identity, political or religious opinion, by associating the statutory authorities, community and voluntary organisations and the inhabitants in a common effort to advance education, and in particular: a) to advance the education of the beneficiaries by the provision of safe and satisfying group play, with the right of parents/carers to take responsibility for and to become involved in the activities of the group; and to promote the preservation of health of the beneficiaries; and b) to support the values and principles of Early Years.

Governing document

Constitution

Other name


  • 5 Trustees
  • 3 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Contact details

  • Tel: 028 867 62787

Public address

  • Beacon Preschool, 52 Millburn Close, Cookstown, BT80 8HF

Trustee board

Trustee
Alice
Trina
Pamala
Linda
Victoria

List of regions

  • Mid Ulster District Council