ISC CEO: 'Independent schools are a vital part of the SEND landscape'
Julie Robinson, chief executive of the ISC, has warned that the VAT on fees policy could disproportionately impact pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Speaking to PoliticsHome, Ms Robinson said there are concerns that there “might not be the right spaces in the right places for children with SEND needs whose education is disrupted by this policy”. She continued: “Many parents have considered the current system and have instead opted for a local independent school so that their child can get the right support straight away.
“Independent schools play a vital part in their community’s education ecosystem, and we are particularly worried about how this tax on education might impact local SEND provision.
“Independent schools are a vital part of the SEND landscape and, in many cases, offer parents a choice that helps their child to thrive.”