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Post by tasha on May 15, 2007 22:00:21 GMT
Hi,
Just wondered if I'm correct that when we attend training courses run during the week there is no way to claim loss of earnings, as many workshops that I would like to attend don't offer weekend /evening alternatives - I'm attending one on Thursday and it seems that over time it will cost me a small fortune!!!
Does anyone have any thoughts on this?
Tasha
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Post by deeb66 on May 16, 2007 6:44:58 GMT
Hi Tasha
Sorry but I don't think you can claim loss of earnings well not that I have ever heard of anyway!
Dee
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Post by Pauline on May 16, 2007 7:45:54 GMT
Hi Tasha
Around here, if the course is run by the EYDCP (Early Years) then they sometimes offer up to £50 to cover either a minder having to attend and lose money or for a nursery to take on temporary staff.
It might be worth asking your local CIS if they have any information.
Is there a creche at the course? Because although minders cannot usually use a creche, it is allowed if it is for a course that benefits your childminding. You would still need parental permission, but it might help.
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Post by angeldelight on May 16, 2007 8:12:12 GMT
I know just what you mean Tasha
That is one of the reasons I end up missing most of my day courses / workshops
One reason I hate letting my parents down and another I would lose loads of money for one day
In my area the courses are always miles away and offer no help with minding the children so you couldn't take them with you
I would have to book a day off which I am not prepared to do
There is no easy answer is there ?
Angel xx
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Post by angela234 on May 16, 2007 18:18:46 GMT
I have the same problem as Angel day time course around here and i won't let parents down were hoping to start getting some evening courses going in our area. i am doing a course distant learning with NEC.
Angela
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Post by tasha on May 17, 2007 16:37:39 GMT
Can't claim any money back - nevermind!!!!
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Post by deeb66 on May 18, 2007 11:59:18 GMT
Didn't think you could Tasha - as previously said never heard of it in our area   Dee |
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Post by tasha on May 18, 2007 15:15:28 GMT
Hi everyone, I do think it's unfair that this varies from area to area - I especially think it's unfair as they want high level of childcare throughout the industry, but if I want to be highly trained I have to end up out of pocket - which wouldn't happen if I were to work in a nursery. I'm going to impersonate my daughter now "IT'S NOT FAIR!"  |
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Post by deeb66 on May 19, 2007 20:33:33 GMT
I understand where you are coming from Tasha but different areas use their funds for different things - we have subsidies that other areas do not have so it really is swings and roundabouts - guess we can have it all ways Dee |
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Post by susi513 on May 31, 2007 12:12:19 GMT
I don't think you can claim the cost of loss of earnings but don't forget to put down your transport costs - petrol at 40p per mile or taxi/bus fare.
If you travelled by bike you can claim 20p per mile and by motorcycle 24p per mile. (Unless its gone up this year, haven't checked recently as I have neither a bike nor motorbike)
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Post by tasha on May 31, 2007 18:34:02 GMT
Thanks!  |
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Post by janet on Jun 1, 2007 21:18:58 GMT
in my area most of the course that run in the day early years will either pay £40 to give to the parent or have a creche facility.
it is strange how as said different areas use differnt ways.
not wanting to sound like a bighead but we do seem to have a brill ey team here. the training coures are all free and there are absolutely loads i have done 6 courses in the last 6 months xx
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