Teachers warn parents over school water bills

SCHOOLS may be forced to ask parents for extra financial assistance as they are hit by water usage bills, teachers have warned.

The Government treats schools as businesses in this instance, though they have to pay VAT on items such as computers raised from fundraising.

Under the Government’s water pricing policy, all non-domestic premises, including schools, charities and sports clubs, must have meters installed by the end of the year and pay for the supply and treatment of water.