Play-a-way Preschool Newtownards LTD

Public benefits

The trustees believe that all four purposes satisfy both elements of the public benefit requirement. 1 The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include the preparation of each child for nursery/primary education through mastering the basic skills of expression, communication, problem solving, and the ability to relate to other children and

adults. these benefits are evidenced through feedback provided to the parents by the key worker for each child throughout the year. An annual inspection is carried out by the Social Services Trust which requests feedback from parents and this forms part of the report. There is no harm flowing from the purpose. The charity's beneficiaries are 3-5 year old preschool child and 5-11 year old Primary school children in the local area, without regard to religious affiliation, or other beliefs of the families concerned. A private benefit to Trustees may arise occasionally through attendance at training for management committees, including finance. Through this training Trustees may gain skills and experience which are transferable to other settings. These benefits are incidental and necessary to the provision of the benefit to our beneficiaries. 2 The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include the gaining of a wider understanding of the developmental and social needs and behaviours of children so that relevant care givers and professionals in education can tailor their care and educational programme according to the unique needs of every child. This benefit is evidenced through attendance of staff members at relevant training courses and feedback within the staff group of thoughts/opinions/information obtained. This purpose does not give rise to any harm. The beneficiaries of this purpose are 3-5 year old preschool children and 5-11 year Primary school children in the local area without regard to religious affiliation, or other beliefs of the families concerned. A private benefit to Trustees may arise occasionally through attendance at training for management committees. Through this training Trustees may gain skills and experience which are transferable to other settings. These benefits are incidental and necessary to the provision of the benefit to our beneficiaries. 3 The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include the gaining of a wider understanding of the developmental and social needs and behaviours of children in the local vicinity and to encourage social acceptance and cohesion. This benefit is evidenced through feedback from parents on an on going basis, and more formally through the admittance of parents onto the Board and through feedback from sub committees and community involvement. This purpose does not give rise to any harm. the beneficiaries of this purpose are 3-5 year old preschool and 5-11 year old Primary school children in the local area without regard to religious affiliation, or other beliefs of the families concerned, their parents and the wider community. No private benefit arises from this purpose. 4 The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include the provision of a safe, caring, welcoming and understanding environment within which the children obtain their first experience of education. This benefit is evidence through feedback from parents and children and more formally through the annual inspection carried out by Social Services. This purpose does not give rise to any harm. The beneficiaries of this purpose are 3-5 year old preschool children and 5-11 year old Primary school children in the local area without regard to religious affiliation, or other beliefs of the families concerned. A private benefit to Trustees may arise occasionally through attendance at training for management committees. Through this training Trustees may gain skills and experience which are transferable to other settings. These benefits are incidental and necessary to the provision of the benefit to our beneficiaries.

What your organisation does

The Centre provides Pre-School education for 3 and 4 year olds, Playgroup places for 3 year olds and After School care for primary school children. We also provide childcare during school holidays to meet the needs of working parents.