What expenses can I claim for?

For your training day you can claim for travel. You can also claim for accommodation if you had to leave your home prior to 7.30am in order to arrive at the training on time. You will also be able to claim up to £20 dinner on the night of your overnight stay and up to £10 for lunch if you were unable to eat the lunch provided.

 

How do I claim my fees and expenses?

A claim form for your fees and expenses will be enclosed in your Marker pack or your Supervising marker pack that you will receive in May 2008.

 

Where do I send the claim for my fees and expenses?

Please post your claim form to MPA Team - Claim forms, ETS Europe, 54 Clarendon Rd, Watford, Herts, WD17 1DU. 

 

When will I receive my payment for expenses?

Please note that it can take 3-6 weeks to process expense claims.

 

I have not been paid my training fee?

Training fee payments will be paid on the 6 June and 20 June. If you have not received your training fee after this date please email your query to payrollenquiry@etseurope.org.

 

Why is the communication fee low? I am worried that the fee won't cover the time I spend on the telephone supporting my team of markers.

The communication fee is calculated by assuming a reasonable level of telephone calls made between markers and their supervising markers. Each marker receives a communication fee of £5. If you have incurred costs above this amount, please send a copy of you phone bill with the appropriate charges highlighted, together with an expense claim form which would be in your Marker handbook or Supervising marker handbook.

 

Will a teacher release fee be paid and to whom?

A teacher release fee of £195 will be paid directly to your school. You can download a 'Teacher release form' from the 'Additional documents' section in our 2008 documents library. Please note this fee will be paid only for attendance at weekday meetings. Markers will be paid a standard day meeting fee. Please refer to Appendix B your marker contract.

 

Can I claim back my car park expense?

Car parking charges will be reimbursed up to a maximum of £15.00 per day. A receipt is required for a car park charge claim.

 

Can I claim my car mileage if I am driving to my training venue?

If you are driving to your training venue, your car mileage will be reimbursed at a rate of 40p per mile. A receipt is required for a mileage claim.

 

Can I claim my car mileage if I drive to a UPS depot to collect my scripts?

If you are required to drive to the UPS depot, your car mileage will be reimbursed at a rate of 40p per mile. A receipt is required for a mileage claim.

 

Can I claim for taxis?

Claims for taxis and minicabs will only be accepted where public transport or use of a private car is not available or appropriate. When claiming for taxis and minicabs, brief details of the circumstances that made such travel necessary should be provided together with receipts.

 

Can I claim for my train ticket?

You can claim for your train ticket if you purchase the cheapest available ticket. You must enclose a receipt or your ticket with your claim form. Claims without receipts will not be paid. Please note you will not be reimbursed for the cost of a First class train ticket.

 

Accommodation

 

What should I do if I require accommodation?

If you need to book accommodation you can call BSI on

0870 8304211. Please note that you are only entitled to claim accommodation expenses if, in order to arrive to your training venue on time, you need to leave your home before 6.30 am.

 

Can I claim for my accommodation if I did not book it through BSI?

If you wish to book your accommodation privately (not through BSI) to attend your training day, the maximum daily amount you will be reimbursed for is £100. The room bill should be settled privately and the cost claimed as an expense. Please note that you are only entitled to claim accommodation expenses if, in order to arrive to your training venue on time, you need to leave your home before 6.30 am.

 

Can I claim for breakfast?

Yes, you can claim for breakfast. The maximum daily allowance for breakfast is £7.50.

 

Can I claim for lunch?

If lunch is not provided by ETS Europe, you can claim for lunch. The maximum daily allowance for lunch is £10.00.

 

Can I claim for dinner?

Yes, you can claim for dinner. The maximum daily allowance is £20.00.