Hi,
Hope someone can help me with tricky question.
I have filled in application form and paid application fee £40 back in July at the preschool. The application form states one term notice is payable. I have made sure that they were aware that my child is possibly autistic (his brother is and he shows similar traits) and has never been left alone. So I have twice said that I will want to stay with him for quite a few sessions and will leave him once comfortable.
As this was just before summer break (they shut over summer), I waited and received letter a few days before start of term asking for £150 deposit to be used against last terms invoice and if I don’t pay it the place will be cancelled. I didn’t pay as I there were no payment details attached.
Day 1 - I turn up and they expect me to just drop him and go. I demanded to stay but felt bit uncomfortable as if I was in a way. Day 2 - husband dropeed him off and being him, he just left him there. He was crying at drop off (expected), but found him crying on pick up, not being comforted by anyone.
He said it was too loud, so I asked if he can wear ear defenders and was politely told no. My son completely refuses to go, tried twice, tried offering to go and stay with him, but he refuses.
So understandably, I want out.
According to them I would be on hook for 2 terms worth or £1600 for literally going there for 4 hours.
I haven’t signed any actual contract, only application form. I have also not paid deposit or terms fees (the woman who runs it sent me wrong person’s invoice three times!).
Where do I stand legally?!