Bad Debt – Schools

Is your school facing rising financial pressure as a result of parents struggling to pay school fees?

This face-to-face or virtual training with Attorney, Angus Bailie, empowers school administrators and SGB members with practical tools to address bad debt and navigate debt collection ethically and efficiently.

Join Angus and gain expert insights on:

• Legal Boundaries: Understand your rights and limitations in debt collection, including SGB authority, credit bureau reporting, summons issuance, and legal judgment processes.
• Sensitive Strategies: Explore ethical approaches to debt collection, balancing financial needs with fostering positive relationships with parents.
• Practical Tips: Get actionable guidance on streamlining internal processes, managing exemptions, and maintaining effective communication with parents.
• Misconceptions abound. Debunk common myths around debt collection tactics and ensure your school adheres to best practices. 

Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to:

• Protect your school’s financial stability.
• Support struggling parents responsibly.
• Navigate legal complexities with confidence.

MORE ABOUT ANGUS:

Angus has a wealth of knowledge that he generously shares this with attendees. This coupled with his dry sense of humour make Angus’ webinars both highly valuable, informative and entertaining. Angus is an admitted attorney with over 20 years’ experience, 11 of which have been in his own law firm. Angus’s experience includes being appointed as an Acting Judge in the Labour Court in 2017. He has lectured part-time for the faculties of Law and Science at Pearson Institute and the faculty of Law for the University of the Free State and is a SETA accredited facilitator and trainer.