Independent school Fees (CoVid19)

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Please be kind - first post and still finding my way around the site.

Our DC is at an Independent school (upper end of the junior years). The school has said that they are freezing fees for now, and next term's fees are due in full as usual. However, they will be looking to credit any cost savings they can find, later (for example the savings on food and trips). No deferred fees nor other direct discounts have been offered at this point. Does this seem reasonable in the circumstances? The school appears to be working hard to provide some online teaching, and is usually fantastic otherwise, but at the moment, it leaves a lot to be desired

Apparently a number of other schools have already offered a % discount.

Also, do we know if any schools are looking to make certain members of their staff furloughed (for example, maintenance staff...) as a way to make savings?

I'd try the consumer credit act with them. Your contact for services falls under this. They aren't providing the service at the moment so arguably, why should you be committed to pay.

All summer fees should have been paid by now!

It would be reasonable for independent schools to offer the parents to discuss personal circumstances to consider a discount.

It's no good if the school goes under.