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Confused about VAT and wraparound care

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billyjo · 30/07/2024 09:17

My DD goes to wraparound care 3 days a week. She's at a state primary but the wraparound care (for all the local primaries) and holiday club is provided through the local prep school.

She does things like football and crafts there.

I'm confused as to whether I'll now be charged VAT of these costs

OP posts:
BarcardiWithGadaffia · 30/07/2024 15:30

I can't find what I read earlier but this confirms for before and after school clubs

Confused about VAT and wraparound care
Tarantella6 · 30/07/2024 15:28

They're going to have to write the legislation very carefully to avoid after school clubs, things like Stagecoach - anything Ofsted registered really. There could be a lot of unintended victims of this policy if they are not specific enough in the legislation.

You might find the prep school runs it at a loss as a charitable activity and they close it all together because they can't absorb the cost any more.

Everygrain · 30/07/2024 15:27

pizofaz · 30/07/2024 14:53

It better be added! Its only fair

Why would you want state school parents like OP to have to pay VAT on their wraparound care which is the one that is provided for the local state schools, just how mean can you be

BarcardiWithGadaffia · 30/07/2024 15:24

What I read earlier was quite clear that VAT is only on the school day education ( my words) before, after, holiday clubs won't change

I'll see if I can find the link

Icepop79 · 30/07/2024 15:19

I thought it was for educational
activities, so I’m not sure if wraparound care would count..?

I would hope it doesn’t attract VAT - I’m going to be stuck paying it and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone in your situation.

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billyjo · 30/07/2024 15:10

SheilaFentiman · 30/07/2024 15:04

Who provides the activities? Not all providers (eg if it is an individual) have a big enough turnover to be VAT registered

I would be surprised if the prep school runs it.

Edited

My invoice lists the prep school as the payee 🤷‍♀️

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SheilaFentiman · 30/07/2024 15:05

Camp Beaumont and Barracudas, for example, often use private schools for camps.

SheilaFentiman · 30/07/2024 15:04

Who provides the activities? Not all providers (eg if it is an individual) have a big enough turnover to be VAT registered

I would be surprised if the prep school runs it.

pizofaz · 30/07/2024 14:54

That's very reasonable of you.

Original poster
billyjo · 30/07/2024 14:54

pizofaz · 30/07/2024 14:53

It better be added! Its only fair

Before this thread gets too far, I should say I am against VAT on any education

OP posts:
pizofaz · 30/07/2024 14:53

It better be added! Its only fair

Original poster
billyjo · 30/07/2024 14:52

😢

More money to find - I'm a single working mum there is no more money.

My DD goes to state school so not even the seeming target for this 😢

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MyNameIsFine · 30/07/2024 14:09

billyjo · 30/07/2024 09:17

My DD goes to wraparound care 3 days a week. She's at a state primary but the wraparound care (for all the local primaries) and holiday club is provided through the local prep school.

She does things like football and crafts there.

I'm confused as to whether I'll now be charged VAT of these costs

Can't say for sure, but it looks to me like you'll he charged VAT if it's a chargable art, drama or sport club, but they won't charge you for some craft arranged as a normal part of the aftercare provision just to pass the time.