The Independent Schools Council (ISC) is working to clarify whether independent schools are required to charge VAT on school meals, amid reports of inconsistencies between guidelines published by the Treasury and HMRC.
Julie Robinson has predicted that the impact of the government’s VAT on fees policy will increase over time, in light of the news that a number of independent schools have announced plans to close later this year.
Highlighting the higher proportion of young people with SEND in the independent sector, Julie Robinson has said independent schools are 'working within a legitimate system' when requesting extra exam time for pupils.
Julie Robinson has welcomed the news that the ISC's legal challenge against Labour's VAT on fees policy will be fast-tracked through the High Court amid concerns it breaches the human rights of children.
Following the news that two more independent schools have announced proposals to close this summer, chief executive of the ISC Julie Robinson warned of further closures, leading to staff redundancies and disrupted education for pupils.
ISC chief executive Julie Robinson responds to reports that three independent schools have closed in one week following the introduction of VAT on fees from the start of this month.
Speaking to The Telegraph, an ISC spokesman discusses the financial challenges independent schools are facing following the imposition of VAT on fees, amid reports of teacher pay freezes and pension cuts.
ISC chief executive Julie Robinson has said it is "extremely concerning" that revenue the government says it will raise from imposing VAT on independent school fees will not be earmarked for state schools.
