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Upset. School trip

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WWLoss · 11/10/2019 16:29

DS wants to go on a school trip.

It was 390 quid. He filled in the form for a provisional place (based on behaviour etc)
It all has to be paid by December.

I was told on here to ask about pupil premium being applied as DS is on free school meals.

I emailed and never received a reply. Emailed again. Was still waiting.

DS has just come home all happy as he has 'got a place'
Only they have upped the price by almost a quarter :( because of some changes.

He also has to take spending money and food money as its half board only.

I feel really shit.

I just tried to email the person organising it, but the email bounced back, and now school is closed.

I just feel like I shouldn't have let DS fill out the provisional form before I found out about the pupil premium.

Now the price is almost 500. I have to get passport. Spends. Food money...

I just can't do it all before Xmas. He has 3 siblings and 2 of them have December birthdays

I feel like I've got his hopes up and now I'm going to have to crush them.

I'm so mad at myself.

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WaterSheep · 15/10/2019 09:10

Given the change in price and all the extra costs I would explain that you're unable to afford, it so unfortunately he can't go. Yes he will be upset, but potentially putting yourself in debt so he can fly on a plane is madness.

WWLoss · 15/10/2019 09:53

I'll see what the school say and once I know where I stand I will be able to have a discussion with DS about it.

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