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Private school fees and Uni fees

Is it fair to charge full fees, through the Corona outbreak? when children at home working through worksheets with very little teacher help?

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  • afis1904
    afis1904 Posts: 348 Forumite
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    You wouldn't have paid uni fees directly and most students never pay back their student loans anyway so it's definitely not worth taking a bit of that balance if it means that some universities might go bust.
  • warby68
    warby68 Posts: 3,135 Forumite
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    We have one in school and one at uni
    Uni sending long emails every few days but not really deciding anything yet - I suspect there will be an approach agreed across the sector first.
    School are charging for next term but have committed to a rebate - amount to be determined by what they can save or recoup from the various support schemes, lack of exam costs, lunches, etc  rather guessing an arbitrary concession upfront. This school is however offering a full virtual school service as well.
    Whilst it would be extremely useful to have money back, we want these institutions to survive and recover so some sharing of the pain might well be in order would be my view. Not easy at all though when there is financial pressure on everyone and everything from all sides.
  • SuMc
    SuMc Posts: 1 Newbie
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    I have a child in private school. They want 75% fees. A quick check and local private schools are all charging 70-95% of fees. I wouldn't mind if a) they explained how they reached that figure so I can see they actually need it and b) if they set out how they intent to remotely educate my child - downloaded worksheets and 'read your textbooks' isn't going to wash.

    Is there any law governing the need to explain the cost of a service or set out what they'll offer in return?

  • Jeremy535897
    Jeremy535897 Posts: 10,739 Forumite
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    Your contract sets out what they will provide. It may explain how they reach the cost they charge, but they don't have to.
  • SuMc said:

    I have a child in private school. They want 75% fees. A quick check and local private schools are all charging 70-95% of fees. I wouldn't mind if a) they explained how they reached that figure so I can see they actually need it and b) if they set out how they intent to remotely educate my child - downloaded worksheets and 'read your textbooks' isn't going to wash.

    Is there any law governing the need to explain the cost of a service or set out what they'll offer in return?

    Both our kids are in private. Certainly for the elder, she has been doing pretty well the same timetable, delivered through zoom, etc. There's been a bit more free time, but not much. Obviously not swimming and organized sports, but even drama has been delivered, and music lessons.

    The younger had more worksheet style projects, but the teachers were instant in their communication on e-mail etc. and are continuing with engagement during the holidays---daily stories, etc.

    So the 25% discount we got for next term seemed just about okay to me. I don't want the place to close!
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