Invoices For The New Entitlement

[Guest]

Hi,

 

Do any of you have a good invoice that explains the free entitlement on it? We are reviewing ours as we need to submit one to our LEA to examine and I think it needs better clarification. Have looked in the resources file but the previous one submitted was 2009.

 

Thanks for your help.

[HappyMaz]

I don't have one to share unfortunately because mine doesn't actually mention the free entitlement.

 

If parents are only taking their free entitlement they I don't raise an invoice. If parents are taking sessions in excess of their free entitlement then my invoice lists only those sessions, plus the daily voluntary contribution which I currently 'charge'.

 

So long as your invoice makes it clear which part is free, and which is charged for (and doesn't show the free entitlement as a deduction from your standard fees) I think you're in the clear.

 

I stand to be corrected though - I'm feeling a bit bolshie about all things funding at present!

[Guest]

Thanks Maz,

 

It seems no one has a suitable invoice to share then.

 

 

Doris

[HappyMaz]

Have you spoken to your Local Authority? Ours is certainly working with settings to offer templates and advice about how to make sure their invoices meet the Code of Practice.

[Guest]

Yes think that will be the next step. Although I imagine they will advise if they don't like what we currently use.