In an interview with Ben Kentish on LBC, ISC chief executive Julie Robinson highlighted the types of parents, and schools, that would likely be most affected by Labour’s tax pledge.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, a spokesman from the ISC refuted claims made by Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, who said that recently announced independent school closures have “nothing to do” with his party's plan to add VAT to fees.
Chief executive of the ISC Julie Robinson was interviewed by Nick Ferrari on LBC in light of Labour's tax plans for independent schools and, in particular, the threat to smaller schools.
According to data collated by The Telegraph, independent school fees could rise by two-and-a-half times the rate of inflation as headteachers prepare for Labour's VAT plan.
In an interview with Sky News, ISC chief executive Julie Robinson discussed Labour's plan to add VAT to independent school fees, and the number of pupils it could displace.
Julie Robinson, ISC chief executive, responded to reports that some staff at independent schools face being made redundant under Labour's tax plans.
Sarah Cunnane, ISC's head of media and communications, appeared opposite journalist Fiona Millar on BBC Radio 4, where she reiterated concerns about the impact of the policy on SEND.
ISC chief executive Julie Robinson called attention to the thousands of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) who do not have an EHCP, and therefore would not be exempt from VAT under Labour's tax plans.