Fees in Lieu of Notice
One of the most difficult problems private schools face is when a parent or guardian decides to remove a child from a school without giving a term's notice.
If a school has a waiting list, then the issue is far less problematic.
However, this does not detract from the contractual liability of the parent.
Good practice is to ensure the following:
Any notice given to the school must be in writing to the headteacher.
If a term's fee in lieu of notice is deemed to be payable due to insufficient notice being given, that letter or email must be retained as evidence.
On receipt of letter or email, it must be acknowledged and the liability of the next term's fees made clear.
In most cases, such notice is given because a non fee-paying school has offered a place to the pupil or the family are moving, or there has been a change in circumstances, and no bursary is available.
If you are experiencing difficulties in this area and would like some advice, please give us a call 01883 212121 or email us at enquiries@tclsllp.com.