Can I / Should I Give Parent Notice?
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    In July I had a 5 year old girl register. She initially wanted 2 days one week and 1 day the next; before and after school and full days in the hols. Not once has this been the case. I have had her 4-5 days a week before and after school and even more in the holidays. However at the end of August I was on annual leave for 2 weeks. The parent was meant to let me know her September hours ASAP. She text me on the 1st saying she was off for 2 weeks which meant I didn't know what I could charge her as she hadn't actully booked any hours. I decided to just leave it and see what hours she wanted after the 2 weeks, even though I know she should be paying for that time. I received another text from her today saying she is now going to be off for a further 6 weeks!!! Again she has no intention to pay for this space and I just don't know what to do. This contract has been a nightmare start to finish, no set hours, late payments, notpaying for time off and even called me a liar regarding the amount owed on her bill!!!! Should I now reply / send her a letter telling her the space has gone? I don't have anyone else wanting this space but I'm fed up of being messed about!
    Christine

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    I would give notice if she has treated you so badly as it is not worth the stress.

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    Dear hopeless case,

    Thank you for letting me know x won't be attending over the next 6 weeks. With this in mind would it be helpful to review your contracted hours? Our agreement is for x to attend y hours across a fortnight. In order to keep this space free for her I do need to charge for the space whether or not she attends. I am unable at this time to offer ad hoc contracts. I am happy to release you from your contract with no notice period (if you are- sounds as if you won't get paid anyhow!) if this would be the best fit for you at this time. I will be sending out next months invoices on such and such a date.
    I look forward to receiving your reply, stating what you'd like to do,

    Best wishes,

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    Quote Originally Posted by rachelle View Post
    Dear hopeless case,

    Thank you for letting me know x won't be attending over the next 6 weeks. With this in mind would it be helpful to review your contracted hours? Our agreement is for x to attend y hours across a fortnight. In order to keep this space free for her I do need to charge for the space whether or not she attends. I am unable at this time to offer ad hoc contracts. I am happy to release you from your contract with no notice period (if you are- sounds as if you won't get paid anyhow!) if this would be the best fit for you at this time. I will be sending out next months invoices on such and such a date.
    I look forward to receiving your reply, stating what you'd like to do,

    Best wishes,
    Love it! X

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    think you should charge her based on the 4/5 days she has been attending!! but does sound unlikley you would get it - definitely give the space to someone else - non-payment and non-attendance should be one of the reasons for termination of contract??

    Love the letter btw! good luck x

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    Give notice, not worth the stress/headache xx

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    Life is too short and it is not worth the aggro, get rid.

    Sam x

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    Did you agree to 6 weeks unpaid? If not then I would call her and ask for a meeting. it could just be a misunderstanding as you have let her choose what she wants to do.
    Debbie

 

 

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