ISC chief executive Julie Robinson has responded to Bridget Phillipson's recent suggestion that independent schools are closing or struggling with their finances because of parental choice.
Chief executive of the ISC Julie Robinson has expressed serious concern over the government's recent announcement that VAT will be imposed on independent school fees from January 2025.
Chief executive of the ISC Julie Robinson has called on the government to focus on congratulating pupils for their achievements.
ISC's head of media and communications Sarah Cunnane commented on the potential impact of Labour's VAT policy and the January start date.
ISC chief executive Julie Robinson has responded to today's Budget announcement, which confirmed Labour's intention to impose VAT on fees from January next year.
ISC chief executive Julie Robinson comments on Labour's pledge to add VAT to fees amid new findings from HMRC analysis suggesting the policy could raise less than half the sum expected.
A spokesperson for ISC, along with several headteachers, has warned that adding VAT to school fees from January would drive more pupils out of the sector.
Julie Robinson, chief executive of the ISC, has responded to claims made by financial advisers that Labour’s VAT policy could see schools claiming back hundreds of thousands of pounds from the Treasury.