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.
CEO of the Independent Schools Council Julie Robinson and Boarding Schools’ Association director David Walker have written to the Treasury calling for the Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) to be increased once VAT is added to school fees.
Chief executive of the ISC Julie Robinson has raised concerns over the availability of state school places for children at risk of being displaced from the independent sector due to Labour's tax policy.
Appearing on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, ISC chief executive Julie Robinson warned of the impact VAT on fees would have on schools and the families they serve, adding that the effects would be made worse by the January implementation date.
ISC chief executive Julie Robinson told iNews that independent schools have said they might have to cut certain subjects to “keep fees affordable for parents while also delivering a broad and balanced curriculum”.