Following the imposition of VAT on fees from 1 January this year, ministers have reportedly claimed they believe they are "on track to raise the revenue forecast if not slightly exceed it".
Sarah Cunnane, the ISC's head of media and communications, has warned that the government's VAT on fees policy is having a significant impact on independent schools and their communities more widely.
A spokesperson for the ISC said parents and schools are navigating the changing landscape following the introduction of VAT on fees, as figures show that some areas have seen sharper declines in pupil numbers than others.
Julie Robinson, chief executive of the ISC, has highlighted figures showing almost 25,000 pupils have been forced out of independent schools since the general election – significantly more than previously predicted.
Julie Robinson, chief executive of the Independent Schools Council (ISC), has highlighted growing concern over declining pupil numbers across all types of independent schools, warning that the impact will affect the wider education system.
Julie Robinson, CEO of the Independent Schools Council (ISC), has voiced concerns over the decline in pupil numbers at independent schools following the introduction of the VAT on fees policy.
Julie Robinson, CEO of the ISC, has responded to the findings of a new Parentkind survey which suggest state school pupils are almost three times more likely to have their lessons disrupted by poor behaviour than their independently educated peers.
Sarah Cunnane, ISC's head of media and communications, spoke with Carole Walker on Times Radio about state and independent schools and the support they provide for pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).