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Re: Feeling fleeced by "Non-refundable registration fees!

Perhaps there would be a fairer way of apportioning costs though. If putting a name down is £20 (to pay for somebody to administrate a list) then a cost could be charged for interview & exam separately should they reach that stage. It is a massive investment of time, effort and money all round, ...
Forum: Schools
Topic: Feeling fleeced by "Non-refundable registration fees!
Replies: 4
by pix
Wed Feb 19, 2014 5:34 pm

Re: Feeling fleeced by "Non-refundable registration fees!

Perhaps there would be a fairer way of apportioning costs though. If putting a name down is £20 (to pay for somebody to administrate a list) then a cost could be charged for interview & exam separately should they reach that stage. It is a massive investment of time, effort and money all round, ...
Forum: Secondary Schools
Topic: Feeling fleeced by "Non-refundable registration fees!
Replies: 4
by pix
Wed Feb 19, 2014 5:34 pm

Feeling fleeced by "Non-refundable registration fees!

So, we are planning for our smallest person to go to Secondary school in September 2015 and they all require a "registration fee". Why is this? Paying the money doesn't secure anything at all from our side and one of the schools we are looking at apparently closes its books after 600 regis...
Forum: Schools
Topic: Feeling fleeced by "Non-refundable registration fees!
Replies: 4
by pix
Mon Feb 17, 2014 4:57 pm

Feeling fleeced by "Non-refundable registration fees!

So, we are planning for our smallest person to go to Secondary school in September 2015 and they all require a "registration fee". Why is this? Paying the money doesn't secure anything at all from our side and one of the schools we are looking at apparently closes its books after 600 regis...
Forum: Secondary Schools
Topic: Feeling fleeced by "Non-refundable registration fees!
Replies: 4
by pix
Mon Feb 17, 2014 4:57 pm

Re: Best friend diagnosed with Leukaemia...

I can totally sympathise with you. My good friend Polly has been diagnosed a number of times and has been receiving treatment for years now. She is an absolute inspiration and has a website with raw food recipes http://www.pollynoble.com and she co-wrote a book called "The Cancer Journey" ...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Best friend diagnosed with Leukaemia...
Replies: 11
by pix
Mon Sep 30, 2013 11:51 am

Re: INCHCAPE BATTERSEA - AMAZING SERVICE!

Julian, it's just so nice that people are willing to be helpful and not over charge! Glad you had a good experience with them, you never quite know with a car place!
Forum: General Chat
Topic: INCHCAPE BATTERSEA - AMAZING SERVICE!
Replies: 2
by pix
Mon Jul 15, 2013 1:51 pm

INCHCAPE BATTERSEA - AMAZING SERVICE!

Hello! Thought it would be helpful to share this gem with you all because I dont often feel so impressed with a service I want to share it! I just had my car serviced and sorted out at Inchcape Battersea, I didn't know they would do VW because they are Lexus officially. (I didn't even know they were...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: INCHCAPE BATTERSEA - AMAZING SERVICE!
Replies: 2
by pix
Mon Jul 15, 2013 1:37 pm

Re: 6 years fees, then asked to leave.

It wasn't either of the schools mentioned, but even so I find it astounding! A good friend is a teacher and at her school outside london they organise teaching assistants and split off groups for the children who need a bit of help as well as for the particularly bright children. My little boy goes ...
Forum: Schools
Topic: 6 years fees, then asked to leave.
Replies: 7
by pix
Mon May 20, 2013 4:15 pm

6 years fees, then asked to leave.

I bumped into somebody I know who has recently sold their house and I joked about how can they leave the area etc etc. He shocked the hell out of me by informing me that they have decided to move because the (well known fee paying) school their child attends isn't willing to have him/her there any l...
Forum: Schools
Topic: 6 years fees, then asked to leave.
Replies: 7
by pix
Mon May 20, 2013 2:44 pm

Re: Would you employ a male Nanny?

Absolutely! I've had a great guy doing school pick-ups for me for the last year and when my little boy was told he had to stop picking him up as he has another job, he cried for an hour and a quarter! They go to the park and play football in the summer, watch wrestling and play on the playstation in...
Forum: Childcare
Topic: Deleted
Replies: 27
by pix
Tue Nov 20, 2012 11:39 am

Re: After-school angel needed!

Hi Cristina - thanks so much for your email! I shall send a reponse to your personal account and hopefully we will meet up in the near future! Great, speak to you soon!
Forum: Childcare
Topic: After-school angel needed!
Replies: 2
by pix
Tue Nov 20, 2012 9:45 am

After-school angel needed!

Hello, my lovely Manny has gone on to bigger and better things after a year of looking after my 8 year old boy. I need some help on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from school pick-up on Northcote Road (3.45pm) until I get home (6pm) and the odd night here and there for babysitting. If possible I'...
Forum: Childcare
Topic: After-school angel needed!
Replies: 2
by pix
Mon Nov 19, 2012 9:58 am

Re: Best restaurant Clapham Sth/balham/northcote rd/batt ris

Took my in-laws to The Althorp (used to be The Bowler) on Wandsworth Common on Saturday...absolutely amazing food and at reasonable pub prices. Really comfy and great service, apparently new owners. Fantastic burgers - much nicer than Byron and better accoustics!!!
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Best restaurant Clapham Sth/balham/northcote rd/batt rise?
Replies: 19
by pix
Mon Sep 24, 2012 12:49 pm

Re: Help! Dolphin or Finton House??

Hello! I finally got a place at Dolphin for my little boy last year. He was previously at a school where he was horribly bullied so I was nervous again about a fresh start. Dolphin has brought him right out of himself, he is eager to learn. eager to go to school and has lots of friends. He adores hi...
Forum: Schools
Topic: Help! Dolphin or Finton House??
Replies: 16
by pix
Mon Sep 24, 2012 12:39 pm

CAN YOU HELP?? CHILDCARE

Hello...the lovely lady who used to pick my little boy up from Dolphin on Tues, Weds and Thurs is no longer able to do so owing to her commitments changing. Is there anyone out there who could pick up those 3 days @ 3.45 and look after him until 6pm when I get back from work? Can discuss terms joyfu...
Forum: Childcare
Topic: CAN YOU HELP?? CHILDCARE
Replies: 0
by pix
Tue Jan 03, 2012 6:00 pm