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Haribo22 · 18/08/2024 20:43

My two kids are due to start private school (one in nursery and another reception), however the increase in fees in light of the election chan(for the school , not nursery) and this week a change in circumstances at work, means this is no longer feasible.

I realise it would mean paying a terms fees for both. I have no idea what to do. I cannot afford to pay a terms fees and then also for regular childcare (nanny). Would it be unfair to send them for a term and then start another nanny or nursery / school in September. I feel really bad and stressed about the whole situation.

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Haribo22 · 18/08/2024 20:44

I meant in January , and send for one term

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Bluevelvetsofa · 18/08/2024 20:46

So would the idea be to send them in September, but immediately give notice, so you don’t have to pay the fees beyond the end of term?

For Year R in state school, you need to fill in the application form in the autumn term. Not sure when the closing date is though. I imagine the nursery will be one that has space in January.

Haribo22 · 18/08/2024 20:51

Thank you, yes , contract is a terms notice, so I’d give notice before sept , send for a term , then they’d leave in Dec and start new school or nursery ( or nanny) in Jan.

just feel really bad moving them like that , and making friends etc then to leave and restart. But cannot afford the fees upfront to then not send them as we work and need childcare

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