| REGISTERED NUMBER: |
| STRATEGIC REPORT, REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND |
| FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 |
| FOR |
| INSPIRED LEARNING GROUP (UK) LIMITED |
| REGISTERED NUMBER: |
| STRATEGIC REPORT, REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND |
| FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 |
| FOR |
| INSPIRED LEARNING GROUP (UK) LIMITED |
| INSPIRED LEARNING GROUP (UK) LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01550681) |
| CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 |
| Page |
| Company Information | 1 |
| Strategic Report | 2 |
| Report of the Directors | 4 |
| Report of the Independent Auditors | 5 |
| Income Statement | 9 |
| Other Comprehensive Income | 10 |
| Statement of Financial Position | 11 |
| Statement of Changes in Equity | 12 |
| Statement of Cash Flows | 13 |
| Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows | 14 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 16 |
| INSPIRED LEARNING GROUP (UK) LIMITED |
| COMPANY INFORMATION |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 |
| DIRECTORS: |
| REGISTERED OFFICE: |
| REGISTERED NUMBER: |
| AUDITORS: |
| Chartered Certified Accountant& Statutory Auditors |
| 163 Herne Hill |
| London |
| SE24 9LR |
| INSPIRED LEARNING GROUP (UK) LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01550681) |
| STRATEGIC REPORT |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 |
| The directors present their strategic report for the year ended 31 August 2024. |
| PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY |
| Inspired learning Group (UK) Limited is the parent company of: |
| Essendene Lodge School Limited |
| The Study School Limited |
| Danesfield Manor School Limited |
| St Christopher's School (Private) Limited |
| Buxlow Preparatory School Limited |
| The principal activities are : |
| - Primary Education - Primary education to Year 6. |
| - Early Years Foundation Stage - Covering the learning, development and care of children from 3 months to 5 years old. |
| REVIEW OF BUSINESS |
| The ILG family of Independent schools and nurseries deliver a rich education, combining passion and innovation to develop and inspire children in a nurturing environment for a vibrant future. We have invested in teachers, IT and infrastructure to create a forward-thinking environment that puts the pupils front and centre in small classes. |
| Our aim and ethos are to deliver inspired learning, designed to nurture each and every child's talent and help them achieve their full potential. All our preparatory schools are single form entry with capped class sizes of no more than 16 to ensure they are the destination of choice for families who seek engaging, co-educational and friendly learning environments with a holistic approach for every single child. |
| The Group continues to see strong growth, both organic and by acquisitions. During the year, the company acquired Danesfield Manor School Limited and transferred its interests in Westbury House School Limited and Grange Park Preparatory School Limited to Inspired Learning Group (London)(2) Limited, a related company. |
| The Group continues to develop it's management capability across the board. All our schools and Nurseries are awarded good or above by Ofsted and ISI. |
| FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AND KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS |
| The results for the period and financial position of the company are as shown below in the annexed financial statements. The company`s key financial highlights are as follows: |
| Key Financial Indicators | Year to 31 August 2024 | Year to 31 August 2023 | Variance 2024 vs 2023 |
| Turnover | 4,821,882 | 4,764,809 | 1% |
| Cost of Sales | 3,190,028 | 3,086,460 | 3% |
| Gross Profit | 1,631,854 | 1,678,349 | (3%) |
| Gross Profit % | 34% | 35% | (4%) |
| Administrative Expenses | 1,311,513 | 1,384,443 | (5%) |
| Profit for the financial year | 1,587,190 | 118,035 | 1,245% |
| REVIEW OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS |
| Current economic uncertainty and increase in interest rates continue to affect our business. |
| PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES |
| The principal risks facing the business is around continued recruitment of new students, which is influenced by demography and the economy. The continued increase in inflation and interest rates creates uncertainty and we are monitoring and taking steps to mitigate those risks. |
| FUTURE DEVELOPMENT |
| The Group continues to seek and develop expansion opportunities across all its academic activities in the UK. |
| INSPIRED LEARNING GROUP (UK) LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01550681) |
| STRATEGIC REPORT |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 |
| EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES |
| Inspired Learning Group is committed to ensuring that applicants and employees from all sections of the community are treated equally and not discriminated against on the grounds of gender, colour, race, nationality, marital or civil partnership status, religion or belief, sexual orientation, disability or age. |
| This form assists us in monitoring who is applying for employment with us, our adherence to equal opportunities best practice and our progress towards identifying any barriers to diversity among our workforces. These objectives comply with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010. |
| ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: |
| INSPIRED LEARNING GROUP (UK) LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01550681) |
| REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 |
| The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 August 2024. |
| DIVIDENDS |
| The total distribution of dividends for the year ended 31 August 2024 will be £ |
| DIRECTORS |
| The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from 1 September 2023 to the date of this report. |
| STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES |
| The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, the Report of the Directors and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. |
| Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to: |
| - | select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; |
| - | make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; |
| - | prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business. |
| The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. |
| STATEMENT AS TO DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO AUDITORS |
| So far as the directors are aware, there is no relevant audit information (as defined by Section 418 of the Companies Act 2006) of which the company's auditors are unaware, and each director has taken all the steps that he or she ought to have taken as a director in order to make himself or herself aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the company's auditors are aware of that information. |
| AUDITORS |
| The auditors, Innovi Advisors Ltd, will be proposed for re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. |
| ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: |
| REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF |
| INSPIRED LEARNING GROUP (UK) LIMITED |
| Opinion |
| We have audited the financial statements of Inspired Learning Group (UK) Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 31 August 2024 which comprise the Income Statement, Other Comprehensive Income, Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Changes in Equity, Statement of Cash Flows and Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows, Notes to the Financial Statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). |
| In our opinion the financial statements: |
| - | give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 31 August 2024 and of its profit for the year then ended; |
| - | have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and |
| - | have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. |
| Basis for opinion |
| We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. |
| Conclusions relating to going concern |
| In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. |
| Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. |
| Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. |
| Other information |
| The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information in the Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors, but does not include the financial statements and our Report of the Auditors thereon. |
| Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. |
| In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. |
| Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006 |
| In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit: |
| - | the information given in the Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and |
| - | the Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. |
| REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF |
| INSPIRED LEARNING GROUP (UK) LIMITED |
| Matters on which we are required to report by exception |
| In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Strategic Report or the Report of the Directors. |
| We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion: |
| - | adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or |
| - | the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or |
| - | certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or |
| - | we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit. |
| Responsibilities of directors |
| As explained more fully in the Statement of Directors' Responsibilities set out on page four, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. |
| In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. |
| REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF |
| INSPIRED LEARNING GROUP (UK) LIMITED |
| Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements |
| Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a Report of the Auditors that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. |
| The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below: |
| Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. |
| We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The key laws and regulations we have considered in this context included the Companies Act 2006, pension and tax legislation. In addition, we have considered provisions of other laws and regulations that do not have a direct effect on the financial statements but compliance with which may be fundamental to the company's ability to operate or to avoid a material penalty. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below: |
| - Using our general commercial and sector experience and through discussions with the directors and management, we identified areas of laws and regulations that could reasonably be expected to have a material effect on the financial statements as well as those arising from management's own assessment of the risks that irregularities may occur either as a result of fraud or error. |
| - We examined the company's regulatory and legal correspondence and discussed with the directors and management any known or suspected instances of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations. |
| - We communicated identified laws and regulations and potential fraud risks to all engagement team members and remained alert to any indications of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations throughout the audit. |
| - In addressing the risk of management override of controls, we tested the appropriateness of journal entries. We also challenged assumptions and judgements made by management in their significant accounting estimates and judgements. |
| There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above and the further removed non-compliance with laws and regulations is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely we would become aware of it. |
| Also, the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example, forgery or intentional misrepresentation, or through collusion. |
| A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Report of the Auditors. |
| REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF |
| INSPIRED LEARNING GROUP (UK) LIMITED |
| Use of our report |
| This report is made solely to the company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company's members those matters we are required to state to them in a Report of the Auditors and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. |
| for and on behalf of |
| Chartered Certified Accountant& Statutory Auditors |
| 163 Herne Hill |
| London |
| SE24 9LR |
| INSPIRED LEARNING GROUP (UK) LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01550681) |
| INCOME STATEMENT |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| Notes | £ | £ |
| TURNOVER |
| Cost of sales |
| GROSS PROFIT |
| Administrative expenses |
| 320,341 | 293,906 |
| Other operating income |
| OPERATING PROFIT | 4 |
| Profit on sale of investments | 5 |
| 2,183,984 | 533,906 |
| Income from shares in group undertakings |
| 2,658,984 | 883,906 |
| Interest payable and similar expenses | 6 |
| PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION |
| Tax on profit | 7 |
| PROFIT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR |
| INSPIRED LEARNING GROUP (UK) LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01550681) |
| OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| Notes | £ | £ |
| PROFIT FOR THE YEAR |
| OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | - | - |
| TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR |
| INSPIRED LEARNING GROUP (UK) LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01550681) |
| STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION |
| 31 AUGUST 2024 |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ |
| FIXED ASSETS |
| Intangible assets | 9 |
| Tangible assets | 10 |
| Investments | 11 |
| CURRENT ASSETS |
| Debtors | 12 |
| Cash at bank and in hand |
| CREDITORS |
| Amounts falling due within one year | 13 |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |
| CREDITORS |
| Amounts falling due after more than one year |
14 |
( |
) |
( |
) |
| PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES | 17 | ( |
) | ( |
) |
| NET ASSETS |
| CAPITAL AND RESERVES |
| Called up share capital | 18 |
| Non-distributable reserve |
| Retained earnings |
| SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS |
| The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on |
| INSPIRED LEARNING GROUP (UK) LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01550681) |
| STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 |
| Called up |
| share | Retained | Non-distributable | Total |
| capital | earnings | reserve | equity |
| £ | £ | £ | £ |
| Balance at 1 September 2022 |
| Changes in equity |
| Total comprehensive income | - |
| Balance at 31 August 2023 |
| Changes in equity |
| Dividends | - | ( |
) | - | ( |
) |
| Total comprehensive income | - |
| Balance at 31 August 2024 |
| INSPIRED LEARNING GROUP (UK) LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01550681) |
| STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| Notes | £ | £ |
| Cash flows from operating activities |
| Cash generated from operations | 1 |
| Interest paid | ( |
) | ( |
) |
| Net cash from operating activities |
| Cash flows from investing activities |
| Purchase of intangible fixed assets | ( |
) | ( |
) |
| Purchase of tangible fixed assets | ( |
) | ( |
) |
| Sale of fixed asset investments |
| Dividends received |
| Net cash from investing activities |
| Cash flows from financing activities |
| Repayments of debt | ( |
) | ( |
) |
| New debt in the year |
| Lease obligations | ( |
) | ( |
) |
| Net cash from financing activities | ( |
) | ( |
) |
| Increase in cash and cash equivalents |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year |
2 |
89,866 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | 2 | 481,564 | 401,105 |
| INSPIRED LEARNING GROUP (UK) LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01550681) |
| NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 |
| 1. | RECONCILIATION OF PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION TO CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| £ | £ |
| Profit before taxation |
| Depreciation charges |
| Gain on disposal of investments | (1,470,073 | ) | - |
| Finance costs | 618,825 | 483,360 |
| Finance income | (475,000 | ) | (350,000 | ) |
| 1,043,894 | 879,555 |
| Decrease in trade and other debtors |
| (Decrease)/increase in trade and other creditors | ( |
) |
| Cash generated from operations |
| 2. | CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
| The amounts disclosed on the Statement of Cash Flows in respect of cash and cash equivalents are in respect of these Statement of Financial Position amounts: |
| Year ended 31 August 2024 |
| 31.8.24 | 1.9.23 |
| £ | £ |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 481,564 | 401,105 |
| Year ended 31 August 2023 |
| 31.8.23 | 1.9.22 |
| £ | £ |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 401,105 | 89,866 |
| INSPIRED LEARNING GROUP (UK) LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01550681) |
| NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 |
| 3. | ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET DEBT |
| Other |
| non-cash |
| At 1.9.23 | Cash flow | changes | At 31.8.24 |
| £ | £ | £ | £ |
| Net cash |
| Cash at bank |
| and in hand | 401,105 | 80,459 | 481,564 |
| 401,105 | 481,564 |
| Debt |
| Finance leases | (110,638 | ) | 166,744 | (574,804 | ) | (518,698 | ) |
| Debts falling due |
| within 1 year | (873,926 | ) | 345,856 | - | (528,070 | ) |
| Debts falling due |
| after 1 year | (5,888,209 | ) | 1,155,400 | - | (4,732,809 | ) |
| (6,872,773 | ) | 1,668,000 | (574,804 | ) | (5,779,577 | ) |
| Total | (6,471,668 | ) | 1,748,459 | (574,804 | ) | (5,298,013 | ) |
| INSPIRED LEARNING GROUP (UK) LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01550681) |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 |
| 1. | STATUTORY INFORMATION |
| Inspired Learning Group (UK) Limited is a |
| The presentation currency of the financial statements is the Pound Sterling (£). |
| 2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
| Basis of preparing the financial statements |
| These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the revaluation of certain assets. |
| Preparation of consolidated financial statements |
| The financial statements contain information about Inspired Learning Group (UK) Limited as an individual company and do not contain consolidated financial information as the parent of a group. The company is exempt under Section 400 of the Companies Act 2006 from the requirements to prepare consolidated financial statements as it and its subsidiary undertakings are included by full consolidation in the consolidated financial statements of its parent, Oakseal Ltd., Georgian House, Park Lane, Stanmore, Middlesex, England, HA7 3HD. |
| Related party exemption |
| The company has taken advantage of exemption, under the terms of Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland', not to disclose related party transactions with wholly owned subsidiaries within the group. |
| Going concern |
| As part of the directors' assessment of going concern, they have prepared detailed cash flow and profit and loss forecasts for the next 12 months. The forecasts have been prepared on an appropriate basis, taking into account the current economic conditions that exist. |
| After making appropriate enquires, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to enable it to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. They believe it is appropriate to prepare the accounts on a going concern basis. |
| Turnover |
| Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. |
| Goodwill |
| Goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses. |
| Amortisation is charged so as to allocate the cost of goodwill less its residual values over its estimated useful life, using the straight-line method. The Goodwill is amortised over the following useful economic lives: |
| Goodwill | - 20 years |
| Taking into consideration market conditions, the directors have revised their opinion on the estimated useful economic life of goodwill from 10 years to 20 years. They have undertaken an impairment review and are satisfied that this revised adjustment in the life of goodwill is appropriate. |
| INSPIRED LEARNING GROUP (UK) LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01550681) |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 |
| 2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
| Intangible assets |
| Intangible assets are initially measured at cost. After initial recognition, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses. |
| Tangible fixed assets |
| Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost or valuation less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following basis: |
| Buildings | - 1% per annum |
| Plant & machinery | - 10% reducing balance |
| Fixtures and fittings | - 10% reducing balance |
| Computer equipment | - 20% reducing balance |
| At each statement of financial position date, the company reviews the carrying amount of its tangible fixed assets to determine whether there is any indication that any items have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of an asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss, if any. Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of the asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. |
| It is the company's policy to keep the freehold buildings in a good state of repair. The condition of buildings are constantly monitored and repairs are undertaken to ensure that the properties do not fall into a state of disrepair.The estimated depreciation charge on buildings is 1% per annum. As such, this charge is only accounted for, if and when the amount becomes material to the financial statements. The directors are satisfied that this treatment is appropriate for the financial statements. |
| REVALUATION OF TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
| Fixed Assets are recognised initially at cost and subsequently at market value based on the amount at which the asset could be exchanged between knowledgeable parties at arm's-length. Land is not depreciated. Properties are revalued according to market conditions at the year-end. Unrealised gains and losses on revaluation is only realised on disposal of the asset. |
| Investments in subsidiaries |
| Investments in subsidiary undertakings are recognised at cost. |
| Taxation |
| Taxation for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Income Statement, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. |
| Current or deferred taxation assets and liabilities are not discounted. |
| Current tax is recognised at the amount of tax payable using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the statement of financial position date. |
| INSPIRED LEARNING GROUP (UK) LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01550681) |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 |
| 2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
| Deferred tax |
| Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the statement of financial position date. |
| Timing differences arise from the inclusion of income and expenses in tax assessments in periods different from those in which they are recognised in financial statements. Deferred tax is measured using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the year end and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference. |
| Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. |
| Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits |
| The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the company's pension scheme are charged to profit or loss in the period to which they relate. |
| Trade and other debtors |
| Trade and other debtors that are receivable within one year and do not constitute a financing transaction are recorded at the undiscounted amount expected to be received, net of impairment. |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
| Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank and in hand, demand deposits with banks and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less and bank overdrafts. In the statement of financial position, bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings or current liabilities. |
| TRADE AND OTHER CREDITORS |
| Trade and other creditors are initially recognised at fair value and thereafter stated at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the effect of discounting would be immaterial, in which case they are stated at cost. |
| 3. | EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| £ | £ |
| Wages and salaries |
| Social security costs |
| Other pension costs |
| The average number of employees during the year was as follows: |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| Head Office | 32 | 32 |
| Schools and Nurseries | 106 | 80 |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| £ | £ |
| Directors' remuneration |
| INSPIRED LEARNING GROUP (UK) LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01550681) |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 |
| 4. | OPERATING PROFIT |
| The operating profit is stated after charging: |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| £ | £ |
| Depreciation - owned assets |
| Goodwill amortisation |
| Development costs amortisation |
| Auditors' remuneration |
| 5. | EXCEPTIONAL ITEMS |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| £ | £ |
| Profit on sale of investments |
| 6. | INTEREST PAYABLE AND SIMILAR EXPENSES |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| £ | £ |
| Bank interest |
| Other interest charges |
| 7. | TAXATION |
| Analysis of the tax charge |
| The tax charge on the profit for the year was as follows: |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| £ | £ |
| Current tax: |
| UK corporation tax |
| Deferred tax |
| Tax on profit |
| 8. | DIVIDENDS |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| £ | £ |
| Final |
| INSPIRED LEARNING GROUP (UK) LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01550681) |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 |
| 9. | INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
| Development |
| Goodwill | costs | Totals |
| £ | £ | £ |
| COST |
| At 1 September 2023 |
| Additions |
| At 31 August 2024 |
| AMORTISATION |
| At 1 September 2023 |
| Amortisation for year |
| At 31 August 2024 |
| NET BOOK VALUE |
| At 31 August 2024 |
| At 31 August 2023 |
| 10. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
| Fixtures |
| Freehold | Plant and | and |
| property | machinery | fittings |
| £ | £ | £ |
| COST |
| At 1 September 2023 |
| Additions |
| At 31 August 2024 |
| DEPRECIATION |
| At 1 September 2023 |
| Charge for year |
| At 31 August 2024 |
| NET BOOK VALUE |
| At 31 August 2024 |
| At 31 August 2023 |
| INSPIRED LEARNING GROUP (UK) LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01550681) |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 |
| 10. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS - continued |
| Motor | Computer |
| vehicles | equipment | Totals |
| £ | £ | £ |
| COST |
| At 1 September 2023 |
| Additions |
| At 31 August 2024 |
| DEPRECIATION |
| At 1 September 2023 |
| Charge for year |
| At 31 August 2024 |
| NET BOOK VALUE |
| At 31 August 2024 |
| At 31 August 2023 |
| The freehold properties were valued on an open market basis on 19th June 2017 by professional valuers Davis Coffer Lyon who are members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. |
| Revaluations are shown through the Income Statement and deferred tax is calculated on these as appropriate. Any unrealised gains/losses on the revaluation of properties are shown in a non-distributable reserve on the Statement of Financial Position. |
| 11. | FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS |
| Shares in |
| group |
| undertakings |
| £ |
| COST |
| At 1 September 2023 |
| Additions |
| Disposals | ( |
) |
| At 31 August 2024 |
| NET BOOK VALUE |
| At 31 August 2024 |
| At 31 August 2023 |
| INSPIRED LEARNING GROUP (UK) LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01550681) |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 |
| 11. | FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS - continued |
| The company's investments at the Statement of Financial Position date in the share capital of companies include the following: |
| Registered office: See Company Information page for registered office |
| Nature of business: |
| % |
| Class of shares: | holding |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| £ | £ |
| Aggregate capital and reserves |
| Registered office: See Company Information page for registered office |
| Nature of business: |
| % |
| Class of shares: | holding |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| £ | £ |
| Aggregate capital and reserves |
| Registered office: See Company Information page for registered office |
| Nature of business: |
| % |
| Class of shares: | holding |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| £ | £ |
| Aggregate capital and reserves |
| Profit for the year |
| Registered office: See Company Information page for registered office |
| Nature of business: |
| % |
| Class of shares: | holding |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| £ | £ |
| Aggregate capital and reserves |
| Profit for the year |
| INSPIRED LEARNING GROUP (UK) LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01550681) |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 |
| 11. | FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS - continued |
| Registered office: See Company Information page for registered office |
| Nature of business: |
| % |
| Class of shares: | holding |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| £ | £ |
| Aggregate capital and reserves |
| Profit for the year |
| During the year, the company acquired 100% of the shares in Danesfield Manor School Limited, thereby obtaining full control. |
| In the same period, the company fully disposed of its interests in Westbury House School Limited and Grange Park Preparatory School Limited, and no longer retains any control over them |
| 12. | DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| £ | £ |
| Trade debtors |
| Other debtors |
| Amounts owed by group undertakings | 660,033 | - |
| Amounts owed by related parties | 1,896,018 | 2,844,773 |
| Deferred tax asset | - | 1,918 |
| Prepayments and accrued income |
| 13. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| £ | £ |
| Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 15) |
| Finance leases (see note 16) |
| Trade creditors |
| Corporation tax |
| Social security & other taxes |
| Other creditors |
| Amounts owed to group undertakings | - | 1,065,483 |
| Accruals and deferred income |
| INSPIRED LEARNING GROUP (UK) LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01550681) |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 |
| 14. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| £ | £ |
| Bank loans (see note 15) |
| Finance leases (see note 16) |
| 15. | LOANS |
| An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below: |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| £ | £ |
| Amounts falling due within one year or on demand: |
| Bank loans |
| Amounts falling due between two and five years: |
| Bank loans - 2-5 years |
| Amounts falling due in more than five years: |
| Repayable by instalments |
| Bank loans more 5 yr by Installments | - | 3,283,877 |
| INSPIRED LEARNING GROUP (UK) LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01550681) |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 |
| 16. | LEASING AGREEMENTS |
| Minimum lease payments under finance leases fall due as follows: |
| Finance leases |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| £ | £ |
| Gross obligations repayable: |
| Within one year |
| Between one and five years |
| Finance charges repayable: |
| Within one year |
| Between one and five years |
| Net obligations repayable: |
| Within one year |
| Between one and five years |
| 17. | PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| £ | £ |
| Deferred tax |
| Accelerated capital allowances | ( |
) |
| Other timing differences | 1,206,707 | 1,206,707 |
| Deferred taxation | 65,805 | 65,805 |
| 1,470,744 | 1,136,495 |
| Deferred |
| tax |
| £ |
| Balance at 1 September 2023 |
| Provided during year |
| Balance at 31 August 2024 |
| 18. | CALLED UP SHARE CAPITAL |
| Allotted, issued and fully paid: |
| Number: | Class: | Nominal | 2024 | 2023 |
| value: | £ | £ |
| Ordinary | £1 | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| INSPIRED LEARNING GROUP (UK) LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01550681) |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 |
| 19. | ULTIMATE PARENT COMPANY |
| The ultimate parent company is Oakseal Ltd., a limited company incorporated in England & Wales which holds 100% shareholding of Inspired Learning Group (UK) Limited. The parent undertaking's registered address is Georgian House, Park Lane, Stanmore, Middlesex, England, HA7 3HD. |
| The consolidated financial statements for the group are available to the public and may be obtained from Companies House (England and Wales) as well as from the address of the parent undertaking above. |
| 20. | ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY |
| The ultimate controlling party for the period was Mr A Mehta. |
| Mr A Mehta owns 100% share capital of Oakseal Ltd. which in turn owns 100% share capital of Inspired Learning Group (UK) Limited. |
| 21. | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS |
| Park Hill School Limited, First Steps (London) Limited, Trade Tower Limited, Warlingham Park School Limited, The Orchard Kew Day Nursery Limited, Walton Montessori Limited, Collingwood School Limited, Inspired Learning Group (London) Limited, Gidea Park College Limited, Yateley Manor School London Limited, Rookwood School Limited, Saint Felix School Limited, Inspired Learning Group (London)(2) Limited, |
| Westbury House School Limited, Grange Park Preparatory School Limited, St Francis College Limited, Shebbear College Limited, Sunninghill School Ltd, Derby Grammar School Limited, The Orchard Hampton Day Nursery Limited, Wood Wharf Kindergarten Limited are considered related parties by virtue of Mr A Mehta's interest in these entities. The amounts owed to the company by these related parties amount to £1,896,018 (2023: £2,844,773). No interest is charged on the balances. |
| During the year, the company completed the disposal of its entire interests in Westbury House School Limited and Grange Park Preparatory School Limited to Inspired Learning Group (London) (2) Limited, a company regarded as a related party due to Mr. A. Mehta's interest in and control over it. |
| 22. | CHARGES |
| There exists charges over the company's assets as follows: |
| - Fixed and floating charge over all undertaking and property as per debenture dated 8th August 2019 |
| - Charge over Essendene Lodge School and land adjoining with title numbers SY464861, SY507348 and SY481784 as per debenture dated 5th February 2019 |
| - Fixed and floating charge over all undertaking and property as per debenture dated 22nd January 2019 |
| - Charge over Freehold Property with title number MX402538 as per debenture dated 30th October 2015 |
| - Fixed charge over all property or undertaking of the company as per debenture dated 29th May 2015 |
| - Charge over property of St. Christopher's Preparatory School as per debenture dated 18th June 2014 |
| - Charge over property of St. Nicholas's School as per debenture dated 18th June 2014 |
| - Charge over property of Buxlow Preparatory School as per debenture dated 18th June 2014 |
| - Fixed and floating charge over all undertaking and property as per debenture dated 12th October 2012 |
| - Charge over property of Buxlow Preparatory School as per debenture dated 12th October 2012 |
| There exists various cross guarantees amongst various group companies in favour of its bankers. |