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.
Responding to reports that Labour's VAT policy could come into effect as early as next January, chief executive of the ISC Julie Robinson has reiterated calls for ministers to clarify what the implications would be for children and their families.
ISC chief executive Julie Robinson has warned of the "huge concern" over the threat posed by VAT on fees to the education of children at state and independent schools.