It follows the news that one primary school has written to all parents asking them to pay £10 per term for their child to be looked after before school starts and during the lunch break.Although it is understood that a number of schools already ask parents to pay towards the cost of pupil care, the Education Department were unable to say how many schools did this.
They have faxed each head teacher in the Island to ask them to clarify their position but are still waiting for replies.St Helier Deputy Geoff Southern said that the costs should be met by the Education Department and should not come out of parents’ pockets.
‘This is something that, if it is required, should be funded centrally,’ he said.
