sunnyday Posted October 1, 2019 Posted October 1, 2019 Incredibly sad to hear yesterday that the pre-school in the next village to us will be closing October half-term due to lack of numbers, manager said "just not financially viable" Mr S got his head bitten off when he said "oh that's good, you might get some of their children"...….maybe I will, maybe I won't, but who wants to see another good provision close - not me that's for sure There but for the grace of God...…. 3 Quote
louby loo Posted October 1, 2019 Posted October 1, 2019 21 minutes ago, sunnyday said: Incredibly sad to hear yesterday that the pre-school in the next village to us will be closing October half-term due to lack of numbers, manager said "just not financially viable" Mr S got his head bitten off when he said "oh that's good, you might get some of their children"...….maybe I will, maybe I won't, but who wants to see another good provision close - not me that's for sure There but for the grace of God...…. Bitter/Sweet Happened to us, yes we did get a few extra children- although we were able to take on one staff member too. But it's so sad when another small independant setting closes. 1 Quote
Mouseketeer Posted October 1, 2019 Posted October 1, 2019 (edited) It’s getting scary isn’t it sunnyday? I only have a few taking up 30hrs a week and that will cost us £2553.60 this year with the difference between our funding rate and our fee charge add that to the number doing 15 hrs a week and the loss is huge, how long can this carry on before settings just say “we’re charging parents the difference”? :-( Edited October 1, 2019 by Mouseketeer 1 Quote
louby loo Posted October 1, 2019 Posted October 1, 2019 23 minutes ago, Mouseketeer said: It’s getting scary isn’t it sunnyday? I only have a few taking up 30hrs a week and that will cost us £2553.60 this year with the difference between our funding rate and our fee charge add that to the number doing 15 hrs a week and the loss is huge, how long can this carry on before settings just say “we’re charging parents the difference”? :-( When the min wage does a big jump? I'd love to pay more -but we just can't afford to. Quote
sunnyday Posted October 1, 2019 Author Posted October 1, 2019 35 minutes ago, Mouseketeer said: It’s getting scary isn’t it sunnyday? I only have a few taking up 30hrs a week and that will cost us £2553.60 this year with the difference between our funding rate and our fee charge add that to the number doing 15 hrs a week and the loss is huge, how long can this carry on before settings just say “we’re charging parents the difference”? :-( Such a worry Mousie 1 Quote
sunnyday Posted October 1, 2019 Author Posted October 1, 2019 11 minutes ago, louby loo said: When the min wage does a big jump? I'd love to pay more -but we just can't afford to. Oh yes, £10.50 minimum wage, well that would see us all close Quote
blondie Posted October 1, 2019 Posted October 1, 2019 personally I think they want all settings to close and have them within school/school grounds under the remit of the school which is very, very sad. 3 Quote
louby loo Posted October 1, 2019 Posted October 1, 2019 2 hours ago, blondie said: personally I think they want all settings to close and have them within school/school grounds under the remit of the school which is very, very sad. Yep, small preschools aren't good for the economy. Our staff don't earn enough to pay tax 1 1 Quote
finleysmaid Posted December 1, 2019 Posted December 1, 2019 more sad news this morning https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/news/article/charity-that-operates-nurseries-goes-into-liquidation I hope none here is involved ...sad for all involved 2 Quote
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