ISC deputy CEO: Independent school standards remain at 'highest level' despite VAT pressure
Posted on: 26 Jun 2025
Posted by: ISC Press Office
Simon Nathan, deputy CEO of the ISC, has said educational and pastoral standards at independent schools remain at the highest level, amid reports of schools reviewing their entry requirements in light of VAT on fees.
Speaking to The Telegraph, Mr Nathan said: "The number of children leaving independent schools has already been more than four times what the government predicted. In light of this, many schools are looking at their pupil recruitment strategies to make sure they remain accessible and viable for as many families as possible. Their standards of education and pastoral care remain at the highest level."