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.
Amid reports that fee rises resulting from the VAT policy have exceeded the government's estimates, ISC chief executive Julie Robinson discusses the cost pressures schools are facing.
Speaking to ITV News, ISC chief executive Julie Robinson warned of the impact VAT on fees will have on faith schools and the communities they serve.
In an interview with BBC Radio Surrey, ISC chief executive Julie Robinson discussed the impact of the new tax changes on schools and families in Surrey and across the country.
Amid reports that independent school fees are rising by more than Labour had predicted as the VAT policy takes effect, ISC CEO Julie Robinson has warned that thousands of children will have their education disrupted.