My DD (year 2)wants to go to an after school club. Limited places, so consent form and money for club had to be in today. Only 10 places so first come, first served basis -fair enough. She goes to a breakfast club, so I put money and form in her book bag.(have always done this with consent forms, money for stuff etc and teaching assistant takes it out, passes on) When I picked her up this pm, money and form were still in her bag, so took it round to the office. Told by lady in office that places were already allocated, and she should have handed money to teacher herself. She has never had to do this and never been told she had to do it now she is in year 2. Explained this to office lady and told tough, she is in year 2 and should have known! DD now very upset as really wanted to go
This is what I'm not sure about- had to speak to head teacher about something and she could see DD upset, so told her what happened. She said to give her the form and money and she would try to squeeze her on into the club. I wasn't sure this was right at the time, but now I think I should just have said "No, its fine, I just need to clarify this was the case with year 2 so I would know in the future" DD now really happy she might get a place, I feel awful because there might be other children who didn't get a place either. Should I just tell head that we will wait until next term and try for a place then?