St Mary’s Nursery is still in great demand from parents while other nurseries in the area have had difficulties recruiting children.

Children

There are currently 46 children in the Nursery; 28 of them attend full time and most of the rest at least half time. The morning sessions are all close to our Ofsted certificate limit of 40 children. 4 children have special needs, and we receive a small amount of funding from Brent Council to provide additional resources for them. A few parents receive at least partial funding from a variety of agencies, and all 3 and 4 year olds continue to be entitled to the Nursery Education Grant, paid directly to the Nursery 3 times a year by Brent Council.

Staff

We have 8 full time nursery staff, and some part time cover. The trainee achieved her NVQ and now works full time. The cook left after just under a year to work nearer home, and Samira El Majdoub has taken over, and is near completion of a probationary period. All the staff continued to attend courses during the year.

Fees

The nursery fees are reviewed every 2 years, and were raised at the beginning of April 2007. They are now £130 for a full time place with a scale of rates for part time places.

Finances

Audited accounts for the financial year 2005-6 will be available at the APCM.

The Nursery has contributed to the finances the parish by paying £18 496 for the universal access lavatory in church and £3 410 for repairs to the Parish Centre.

Rosalind Glaser
Catherine McArdle
Elsie Points
Directors

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