Terms and Conditions

1. Nature of the Service

Annie’s Learning Lane operates as a Learning and Play Centre providing supplementary educational support, supervised study sessions, and structured play activities.

We are not a school and do not operate as an independent educational institution as defined by the South African Schools Act.
Parents remain the primary educators and are fully responsible for their child’s home education programme.

2. Home Education Registration

Parents confirm that their child is registered for Home Education with the Provincial Department of Education.

Annie’s Learning Lane is not responsible for:

  • Registering learners with any educational authority
  • Curriculum approval
  • Academic assessment, promotion, or examination results

3. Learning Programme

The centre provides:

  • Supervised study support
  • Assistance with learning tasks
  • Structured routines
  • Supervised play activities
  • Weekly fitness/gym sessions with external professional trainers

The centre supports learning but does not replace the parent’s role as educator.

5. Fees & Payments

  • The Learning Support Membership Fee is payable monthly in advance.
  • Fees cover access to facilities, supervised sessions, and scheduled activities.
  • Fees do not include curriculum provider fees, examination fees, or Department of Education costs.

Deposit

A non-refundable enrolment deposit is required to secure a learner’s place.

This deposit reserves the space and contributes to administrative and setup costs. It is not refundable in the event of cancellation or withdrawal.

6. Attendance & Supervision

Learners are supervised during scheduled centre hours only.
Parents remain responsible for:

  • Ensuring timely drop-off and collection

  • Informing the centre of absences

  • Their child’s academic progress at home

7. Behaviour

Learners are expected to behave respectfully toward staff, trainers, and other children.
The centre reserves the right to suspend or terminate enrolment in cases of:

  • Repeated disruptive behaviour

  • Aggression or bullying

  • Damage to property

8. Health & Safety

Parents must inform the centre of any:

  • Medical conditions

  • Allergies

  • Special support needs

While reasonable care and supervision are provided, participation in learning, play, and fitness activities is at the parent’s own risk.

9. Physical Activity & Play

Learners may participate in physical activities, including gym sessions conducted by external trainers.

Parents acknowledge that physical activity carries inherent risks and agree that Annie’s Learning Lane, its staff, and trainers are not liable for injuries sustained, except in cases of proven gross negligence.

9. Physical Activity & Play

  • Annie’s Learning Lane shall not be held liable for
  • Loss or damage to personal property
  • Academic outcomes

Matters relating to Home Education registration or compliance

11. Termination of Enrolment

Either party may terminate enrolment by providing one (1) calendar month’s written notice. The learner may continue attending during the notice period, provided all fees remain up to date.

All fees due during the notice period remain payable. The enrolment deposit is non-refundable, including in cases of cancellation or withdrawal before the end of the notice period.

12. Amendments

The centre reserves the right to update these Terms & Conditions. The latest version will always be available on the website.

13. Acceptance

By enrolling a learner, parents/guardians confirm they have read, understood, and agree to these Terms & Conditions.