Responding to shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves, who said Labour would not impose VAT on independent school fees before 2025, ISC CEO Julie Robinson said she “welcomed” Ms Reeves' comments “ruling out retrospective taxes on independent schools”.
Julie Robinson, chief executive of the ISC, has reiterated concerns over how Labour's proposed VAT policy would affect pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Chief executive of the ISC Julie Robinson has called for the Labour Party to provide "clarity" on its independent school tax policy.
Julie Robinson, chief executive of the Independent Schools Council (ISC) has called on Labour to exempt the children of service personnel from its plans to tax independent school fees.
Speaking to The Telegraph, ISC CEO Julie Robinson outlined concerns over the disruption that Labour's tax policy could cause to children at independent and state schools, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Speaking to FT Adviser, chief executive of the ISC Julie Robinson warned that Labour’s VAT plans will have a financial impact not only on independent schools, but those in the state sector as well.
Julie Robinson, chief executive of the ISC, has told The Telegraph that Labour needs to complete a "full impact assessment" of its tax plans to evaluate the "unintended consequences" for both independent and state schools.
Speaking to The Telegraph, chief executive of the ISC Julie Robinson said she is aware of the concerns about how an "unprecedented" tax on education could affect affordability for families.