ISC Daily News Summary

Paul Norton, chairman of the Welsh Independent Schools Council (WISC) and principal of Kings Monkton School in Cardiff, has warned that the closure of independent schools in Wales could be "very detrimental to the Welsh economy as a whole" as he highlighted the challenges facing smaller, community-based schools. He added that while there was "no one reason why a school has to take the difficult decision to close", for some the tax changes had "proven a bridge too far during an already challenging time". The broadcaster speaks to families affected by the closure of Ruthin School, which announced it would be closing last week. Llandovery College in Carmarthenshire is also referenced, having recently said it faced a £1 million deficit amid falling pupil numbers and the impact of the government's VAT on fees policy. By Bethan Lewis and Elen Wyn.

Tes looks back at Labour's term in office and asks whether ministers have made progress in areas including special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The paper references the government's proposed SEND reforms that will involve changing how education, health and care plans (EHCPs) operate. When its reforms come into effect, which should be in 2029-30, EHCPs will be underpinned by a number of specialist provision packages defining the support children will receive. By Jabed Ahmed.

In the latest instalment of Tes' How I Lead series, Andrew O'Neill reflects on his career, leadership philosophy and experience as a headteacher, as well as his current role as delivery adviser to education secretary Bridget Phillipson. On balancing high standards with enjoyment in education, he says: "Joy and high standards can work in tandem. And you do need both: to do the fun stuff, you have to be doing the bread and butter incredibly well."

Universities risk going bankrupt and having to cut courses if tuition fees are reduced for European students coming to Britain, iNews reports. The government has reportedly offered to cut fees for EU students to £9,790 in line with domestic UK undergraduates as part of post-Brexit trade negotiations with the bloc. If they go ahead, institutions are expected to make redundancies and take in fewer British students, with courses in science and engineering especially at risk. The Russell Group said the move would force universities to make "painful choices" and "strain" certain courses, while Iain Mansfield, head of education at the Policy Exchange, warned that some universities could go bankrupt if ministers proceed with the plans. By Alexa Phillips.

WorldQuant University, a not-for-profit higher education provider, is using the 10th anniversary of its first academic programmes to launch a fundraising campaign that aims to expand educational access around the globe. Founded in 2015, with programmes commencing a year later, it now reaches over 30,000 people in more than 150 countries, and seeks to reach 100,000 by 2036. The Independent.