CTC & boarding school fees

evenasus

londonbabe73 wrote: »

The mind boggles as to how that can be allowed

I find it unbelievable.

portly1 wrote: »

Or, and as I think it to be the case, you don't think someone should be able to have boarding fees paid for by the state?

I certainly do not!

Caz3121

As has been mentioned this is still covered by the same cap as any other childcare. Max childcare costs for one child is £175 per week (of which they would cover up to 70% = £122.50)
Assuming 3 terms @ £4500 then average £260 per week so parent(s) would need to still cover a minimum of £137.50 per week

Tenyearstogo

portly1 wrote: »

Why couldn't you believe it?

Child care is child care, beit nursery, residential special school or indeed a secondary boarding school.

Or, and as I think it to be the case, you don't think someone should be able to have boarding fees paid for by the state?

I have known some wealthy people that have used this system, although on paper, their wealth consists of exempt assets and family trusts that exist in various countries around the world. As far as the DWP/HMRC are concerned they have little assessable income and no assessable capital reserves!

So will the government fund a babysitter? No.

portly1

Full details of the schools involved are here:
http://www.sbsa.org.uk/index.php

My son in law attended here:
http://www.doyrms.com/

For a cost of approx. £7150 a year (the cost of a night out once a week) the child will receive a fantastic education in excellent surroundings, and at the end of the day it will open the doors for their future.

What I can say about the second link - I go with my son in law every Nov to the memorial service. You have a pupil that stays with you all smart in their military uniforms and who looks after you during your visit. I then have time to chat with some of the other current pupils.

Fantastic school!!