Upcoming Paid Webinars
19 & 20 February 2025
PUBLIC SCHOOL FEE COLLECTIONS & EXEMPTIONS
The 2025 continuation of our ever-popular school fee collection and exemption short course which have been presented for over 20 years. The current format is two half-day webinars: the first focusing on school fee collections and the second on focusing on exemptions.
Below are the details for those interested in deepening their understanding and enhancing their management of school fee collections and exemptions.
School Fee Collections Webinar
This morning session is designed to enhance your understanding of school fee collections both from a legal and a practical perspective.
Topics Include:
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- Liability for public school fees
- How to handle Section 41(5) letters effectively
- Managing awkward parent disputes
- Understanding the prescription of debt
- Enhancing internal collections strategies
- BELA and School Fee Collections
Fee Exemption Webinar
This session focuses on both the practical processing of exemptions and the legal nuances involved, helping you manage and appeal exemption cases effectively.
Topics Covered:
- Different types of exemptions and their distinctions
- Conditional exemptions post-Saffer case
- Handling exemption disputes
- Managing exemption appeals
Interactive Elements:
Both webinars will include opportunities for participant engagement through questions and interactive group quizzes to reinforce learning.
Attendees Will Receive:
A pdf copy of the basic slide presentation.
Who Should Attend?
Principals, Bursars, Fee Collection Staff, Treasurers, and SGB Chairpersons. This series is crucial for those needing to understand both the legal and practical challenges of managing public school fee collections and exemptions.
What the Attendees Say
“Extremely helpful and all questions were answered efficiently.”
Judy Hesom
Westerford High School
“I walked away with a lot of new information to help me within my job and others.”
Bonny Golden
Rietondale Primary School
Presenter
Brett Bentley, CEO of Bentley Attorneys and Bentley Credit Control, brings over 25 years of practical and legal experience in school fee debt recovery and the SA Schools Act. He has led numerous seminars, including programs for the SA Law Society.
Dates, Times & Platform
Dates:
School Fee Collections:
19 February 2025
Fee Exemptions:
20 February 2025
Times: 9 am to approximately 12:30 pm.
Platform: MS Teams
Costs, Discounts & Registration
The basic cost of each of the Webinar is R450.00 per person (includes the basic slide notes pdf.)
Click the button below to register and we will then send you a pro forma invoice for payment and your place will be booked upon payment.
DISCOUNTS
The following discounts on the price of the webinars. Other than the multiple attend discount, if you fall into multiple categories, the highest discount will apply.
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Who |
Discount |
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Attending both Webinars (in addition to any other discounts) |
10% |
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Bentley Gold Client |
25% |
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Bentley Silver Clients |
20% |
|
Bentley Bronze Clients |
10% |
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Governing Body Foundation Members |
10% |
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FEDSAS Members |
10% |