Chief executive of the ISC Julie Robinson has warned that implementing VAT on school fees in January will cause 'major disruption' and is urging ministers to delay the policy until the start of the next academic year in September 2025.
A survey of ISC member schools has revealed a 1.7 per cent drop in pupil numbers across all year groups at the start of this academic year, amid concerns that Labour's VAT policy is already having an impact on schools and families.
Chief executive of the ISC Julie Robinson has warned that smaller schools will be hit hardest by Labour's VAT policy, voicing particular concern for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and faith schools with low fees.
In an interview with BBC Politics London, ISC CEO Julie Robinson discussed the impact VAT on fees could have on both independent and state schools, including those offering specialist provision.
ISC CEO Julie Robinson has raised significant concerns regarding Labour's VAT policy, particularly its implications for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) at independent schools across the North West of England.
CEO of the ISC Julie Robinson has warned that by rushing to implement its VAT policy in January, the government risks worsening challenges for children with special educational needs (SEND), military families, and pupils at faith schools.
Responding to the findings of a poll suggesting 85 per cent of parents are considering moving their children out of independent schools amid the government's VAT plans, chief executive of the ISC Julie Robinson has reiterated the sector's concerns.
ISC chief executive Julie Robinson has said families are "very concerned" about the prospect of VAT on fees, amid reports of an increase in parents enquiring about moving their children into state schools.
