Adding Consumables
Setup consumable charges to automatically apply a per day, per regular session, or per funded session charge to a child's invoice.
To setup your consumable charge, do the following:
1. Click Settings > Configuration tab > and click the Setup Consumable button.
2. Click the + button.
3. Fill in the following Create Consumable form details:
Consumable Type
Per Day
A set daily fee will be applied to any day that contains one or more regular, or funded session.
Per Regular Session
A fee will be applied to every regular session booked on each day.
Per Funded Session
A fee will be applied to every funded session booked on each day.
Name
The name of the consumable section on your invoices, for example "15 hours consumables" or "School run".
Description (optional)
Add a description to your consumable section on your invoices to clarify the reason for the charges.
Cost
Enter the cost of your consumable.
For example
4. Click Add.
The consumable charge is now set up and ready to be applied to children's accounts.
5. Click Children > Accounts > Charges > Consumables > select your charge from the drop down and click Save.
You can review the consumable charge by viewing the Products & Consumables section after calculating your invoices.
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