Again, thank you Andy for the advice.

Just quick update. The school's bursar will retain the deposit, which is £500, instead of one term's fee. We are pleased with the outcome as it takes huge burdens off our shoulders.

Actually she doesn't mind going to local high school as nearly of all her friends go to that school. Maybe I am wrong. But, I feel letting her down a little.

Thanks Andy for the very constructive advice. I will surely ask the school's admin office to get us an appointment with Mr Bursar.

The private school's fees include the cost of all books, lunches, routine educational trips and pupils' personal accident insurance. The school also charged £500 deposit (payable on acceptance of a place). But it states the deposit is refundable against the last school invoice prior to the pupil leaving. Can we ask the school to waive off those costs and deposit too?

Unfortunately Yes. But, would the school be able to waive the fees or reduce the sum as the term starts in almost 2 months? They might have another new student to fit my daughter's place. My current financial difficulty is genuine. I believe Covid-19 has given hardships to many people.

Thanks Andy for the reply. Yes I did. At the time we were planning to send her to the private school. Until recent months, my tourism business is worsen. My wife is the main source of incomes for the whole family

Hello everyone, My daughter has been offered a place (Y7) at a private school. The school also offers her 20% scholarships because of her academic and music talents. But my business has been seriously affected by the Covid-19. It becomes not viable to send her to the private school. I told the school that we are now facing financial difficulty and decide to withdraw her acceptance. However, the school bursar told us that we need to pay one term's fee in lieu of notice because we haven't given one full term's notice. Any advice is much appreciate. Kind regards, Neo