sunnyday Posted October 1, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted October 1, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouseketeer Posted October 1, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted October 1, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted October 1, 2019 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted October 1, 2019 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondie Posted October 1, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted October 1, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted December 1, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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