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Workinghardeveryday · 2022-09-17T08:47:24+00:00

I was under the impression that no child could be excluded from a school trip even if it wasn’t paid for? We got a letter on their first day of high school advising there is a school trip for RE in less than two weeks time. I rang to give consent, to be told I had to log onto Parent Pay, make my payment of £30 each child and give my consent there. I explained I don’t use Parent Pay and would give my consent over the phone or via email. I was advised this is not possible the deputy head rang me, she advised she wouldn’t want my children to be excluded from the trip (twins so £60!!) unless I pay.

londonlass71 · 19/09/2022 02:43

londonlass71 · 19/09/2022 02:41

Ha OK so you don't have the money so how will you pay you numptee? You've just had a go at me saying you're going to pay and now saying you don't have the money. Point proven.

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Ps I always sleep well. You sleep well worrying about how you'll pay for your own kids!

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Workinghardeveryday · 19/09/2022 07:57

londonlass71 · 19/09/2022 02:41

Ha OK so you don't have the money so how will you pay you numptee? You've just had a go at me saying you're going to pay and now saying you don't have the money. Point proven.

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You what? Too many sherbets last night?

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JustLyra · 19/09/2022 08:17

Schools simply must get out of the habit of asking parents to pay sums of money with short notice.

Asking parents to pay £30 in the middle of the month, shortly after the kids go back so uniform costs etc have just been paid, in the middle of a cost of living crisis with less than a fortnights notice isn’t acceptable.

Schools must now give parents at least one payday between “This trip is happening and is X amount” and expecting the money.

JustLyra · 19/09/2022 08:17

To not give that notice is utterly unreasonable.

londonlass71 · 19/09/2022 08:46

Workinghardeveryday · 19/09/2022 07:57

You what? Too many sherbets last night?

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One minute you say you can't afford it, then you say you'll pay, then you don't have the money again. Do you even know what you post? I honestly think this thread is a goady wind up. Can you pls in one post clarify what you intend on doing? You have gone back and forth so many times, misread terms and conditions, and much more. Fair enough it was short notice, but you are where you are. So, moving forward what do you intend on doing? Are you joining parent portal and paying? Or do you still think it should be free? Or are ypu asking for a payment plan. At this stage I don't even think you know what you have posted. You post then get defensive when someone doesn't respond in the way you want.

Don't get upset with me or anyone else on the thread because you can't afford to provide for your kids school trip. It's your responsibility and no one else's. Perhaps instead of posting on here and trying to prove a point you should be using the energy to find the money for the school trip.

londonlass71 · 19/09/2022 08:48

SunflowerOrange · 18/09/2022 14:02

Hmm yes. Wind up thread?

@sunflowerorange I definitely think so. And more fool me for even responding!! #disengaging now.

GretaVanFleet · 19/09/2022 08:51

I’m confused. The letter about the trip was 2 weeks ago and do you or don’t you have £60? If you didn’t have the £60 why give permission? If you do have £60 what is the problem? The trip presumably is this week so do you know if your DC are going?

londonlass71 · 19/09/2022 08:54

GretaVanFleet · 19/09/2022 08:51

I’m confused. The letter about the trip was 2 weeks ago and do you or don’t you have £60? If you didn’t have the £60 why give permission? If you do have £60 what is the problem? The trip presumably is this week so do you know if your DC are going?

@gretavanfleet very confusing thread and OP doesn't really give a straight answer.

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Workinghardeveryday · 20/09/2022 19:56

londonlass71 · 19/09/2022 08:46

One minute you say you can't afford it, then you say you'll pay, then you don't have the money again. Do you even know what you post? I honestly think this thread is a goady wind up. Can you pls in one post clarify what you intend on doing? You have gone back and forth so many times, misread terms and conditions, and much more. Fair enough it was short notice, but you are where you are. So, moving forward what do you intend on doing? Are you joining parent portal and paying? Or do you still think it should be free? Or are ypu asking for a payment plan. At this stage I don't even think you know what you have posted. You post then get defensive when someone doesn't respond in the way you want.

Don't get upset with me or anyone else on the thread because you can't afford to provide for your kids school trip. It's your responsibility and no one else's. Perhaps instead of posting on here and trying to prove a point you should be using the energy to find the money for the school trip.

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I would have replied before, but tbh I felt overwhelmed by judgment so didn’t. I am doing now because it’s on my mind a lot.

I can’t afford it. I am really struggling after finding the £650 + for their uniforms and stuff. Still got shin pads and mouth guards to buy.

I also had another unexpected outgoing of over £1k. It’s hurtful when people point fingers that I don’t manage my money efficiently etc, I do (that isn’t aimed at you).

I suppose the whole reason for my post was for advice on if the school were allowed to exclude them from going on this trip or not given it was stressed on the phone and letter it was educational and important they went. I feel guilty I can’t afford it, letting them down. I have always paid over the years for trips, my eldest just left high school to go to college! I can’t believe it!

it has been said I have been going back and forth, I don’t understand how I have, I don’t know, maybe I am crap at explaining things! But I have always been honest and told the truth. It’s also been said I could be a troll!! Not a troll, anyone worried just ask mn.

I asked for a payment plan, they said no, full payment had to be made by tomorrow. I never did have an issue with paying, I don’t want to be in this position, I just only ever wanted more notice to find the money. I also don’t have an issue with having to have parent pay, just explained that I don’t use it currently and didn’t understand why I really needed it. It’s been explained on here, I understand and have it now.

going forward, I really have no one to ask but my mum, she is out of the country on holiday and her phone mustn’t work or signal or whatever, I don’t know. Money has to be paid by tomorrow so they won’t be able to go. Mum gets back Friday.

There have been very judgmental posts, many of whom can’t have read all my comments and tbf been quite mean to me. I just wanted to explain clearly. Anything I haven’t explained properly, please ask - again not aimed directly at you!

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Workinghardeveryday · 20/09/2022 20:11

To add, this thread is on my mind a lot, obviously the trip always is

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Clymene · 20/09/2022 21:02

I think there should be a lot more education about the additional costs in secondary. So many parents (me included) don't realise that nothing is paid for and how much all the uniform costs. You really need to be putting away £100 a year from the time your kids start primary to buy uniform and have a school trip cushion.

londonlass71 · 20/09/2022 21:03

Workinghardeveryday · 20/09/2022 20:11

To add, this thread is on my mind a lot, obviously the trip always is

When is the trip? Is there a way you can volunteer and actually drive them? If you can't afford it and its embarrassing may be an idea to keep them off school the day before and then the day of the trip (feign sick) and take them to the place on a weekend? That way they get to go (educational) and you save face?
Otherwise just ask your mum I'm sure she would help. You have half the money for one so it would be 90 you're borrowing and not 120...

londonlass71 · 20/09/2022 21:08

PS Hidden cost (like the 1k) are a real pain

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Workinghardeveryday · 20/09/2022 21:15

londonlass71 · 20/09/2022 21:08

PS Hidden cost (like the 1k) are a real pain

The trip isn’t until next week, I thought originally it was tomorrow, final day for money is tomorrow.

I can’t volunteer as working and no way I could get the time off unfortunately.

I am going to ring tomorrow and beg and plead for them to be allowed to go, I just need until Monday which is 2 days before they go. Fingers crossed they will allow it…

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Workinghardeveryday · 20/09/2022 21:16

Clymene · 20/09/2022 21:02

I think there should be a lot more education about the additional costs in secondary. So many parents (me included) don't realise that nothing is paid for and how much all the uniform costs. You really need to be putting away £100 a year from the time your kids start primary to buy uniform and have a school trip cushion.

I totally agree. It is incredibly expensive!

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londonlass71 · 20/09/2022 21:29

Workinghardeveryday · 20/09/2022 21:15

The trip isn’t until next week, I thought originally it was tomorrow, final day for money is tomorrow.

I can’t volunteer as working and no way I could get the time off unfortunately.

I am going to ring tomorrow and beg and plead for them to be allowed to go, I just need until Monday which is 2 days before they go. Fingers crossed they will allow it…

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I think they will

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Workinghardeveryday · 21/09/2022 14:52

@londonlass71
They are going 😁😁😁😁😁

Deputy head rang me, said she has thought again and was being very harsh after speaking with other teachers about it and the fact it’s for 2, not 1 like everyone else.

I can even pay at the end of the month as a way of apology!!! Whoop whoop 😁

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londonlass71 · 21/09/2022 16:02

Workinghardeveryday · 21/09/2022 14:52

@londonlass71
They are going 😁😁😁😁😁

Deputy head rang me, said she has thought again and was being very harsh after speaking with other teachers about it and the fact it’s for 2, not 1 like everyone else.

I can even pay at the end of the month as a way of apology!!! Whoop whoop 😁

I knew they would! What a relief. HAPPY DAYS ! ❤️❤️❤️

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Workinghardeveryday · 21/09/2022 20:57

londonlass71 · 21/09/2022 16:02

I knew they would! What a relief. HAPPY DAYS ! ❤️❤️❤️

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I know!! So happy 😁😁❤️❤️❤️.

thank you ❤️X

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