A few weeks ago I signed a schoolie up on a short term contract (Im moving next week). I used the NCMA short term contract.
First payment of fees was received fine and on time - no issues.
Since then parents have got married and schoolie has spent the best part of 3 weeks not coming to the setting (holiday, illness and time with granny away from home town) these weeks I did not charge for as previously arranged. However, there is a bill that was due on 6th July (at the latest) that is still outstanding.
I have raised it with mum - basically mum drops to school and passes me schoolies folder for mine, I collect from school and dad collects from me. Mum pays me with her wages.
First of all she apologised and asked when I left - which I told her, she then said she would get it sorted this week. Every day I have seen her I have asked after the fees and get told she will get it out in lunch break and give it to me in the morning, next day, no fees and same excuse.
I am now in a prediciment as to what to do. I am willing to give her until tomorrow morning to pay, if no fees are given then I would like to basically get in contact and say as no fees have been paid despite being asked on numerous occassions for and her assuring me they would be paid 'in the morning' then I am terminating our contract with immediate effect. This would basically affect 3 days worth of minding (Friday, Tuesday and Wednsday).
I have a horrible gut feeling that they are hoping that they can 'use' me for a long as possible and then basically not pay, I move away and the money issue will just disappear - erm no I will take it to small claims if needs be as fees due by the end of the period will be over £200.
Any advice greatly received. x
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