FE Week’s Post

The IFS have said their own figures may not be correct and other more recent analysis certainly suggests the exodus from the Independent sector could be significantly higher which will result in a significant cost to the tax payer and Labour failing to meet their manifesto pledges on education. Even if it is not immediate due to parents wishing to see their commitment through, the numbers coming to Independent schools will almost certainly decline. I note Bridget Phillipson’s observation about an increase of pupils in the independent sector. It is true the numbers have gone up marginally but as a proportion of children going into education the numbers in the state sector have increased by 6% over the last 10 years whilst the independent sector has only increased by 1.7% so there is a clear decline in the market share. Just this year there has actually been a decline of 2.7% in the independent sector costing the tax payer an additional £22 million. Bridget Phillipson didn’t even know how many children are in Independent schools. Being off by over 10% is not good and if they are happy to round numbers up or down by those sums that should speak volumes. Sadly, we may be walking into a scenario akin to Greece and Australia. #VAT #independenteducation #educationnottaxation #schools HeadteacherChat Independent Schools Council Independent Schools' Bursars Association Independent School Management The Times The Daily Telegraph Christine Cunniffe Irfan H Latif FRSA Silas Edmonds Guy Ayling Michelle Catterson Susan Hannam LBC Radio London Broadcast TV & Radio Studio

Today, Labour has published details on its plans to change VAT exemptions for private schools, detailing how the party will enact one of their flagship policies, designed to redistribute educational funding and improve state education services. For an overview of the party's plans, click below. https://bit.ly/PrvSchVAT Remember, if you're a private school affected by these changes, PAG can support you in planning and preparing for when they are implemented, ensuring you're ready for this shake-up. Simply reach out to info@premieradvisory.co.uk. #privateschools #independentschools #VAT #Labour #education #ukeducation #ukschools #policy

Independent schools in the UK Following on from the exceptional interest in my two posts last week on the topic of VAT on independent school fees, it’s fantastic to read such a passionate and clear-sighted article on the topic from Nicky Hardy, Deputy Head at Leighton Park School. One of the many unhelpful assumptions apparently behind the UK Government’s decision to impose VAT on independent school fees is the concept that independent schools perpetuate societal divisions and retrogressive ways of doing things. The case of the Quaker independent schools, of which Leighton Park School in Reading is one, provides fascinating evidence to the contrary. These Quaker schools have been a beacon of inclusive, diverse thinking and practice for many years, with progressive practice in mindfulness, wellbeing, student voice, student rights, learning support, LGBTQ+ rights, religious tolerance and a deep-seated, radical inclusivity against which against contemporary virtue-signalling and fashionable causes can be measured. A particular irony in the case of Leighton Park School in relation to the VAT policy is that it was the alma mater of Michael Foot, 1980s Labour Party leader, writer and scholar. The school’s astonishing line-up of distinguished alumni - which includes the film director David Lean and the musician Laura Marling, amongst many others - is tribute to the enduring impact of our country’s independent school sector. Let’s celebrate and cherish the liberal, inclusive, progressive spirit wherever it is found in UK schools, state and independent! HMC (The Heads' Conference) Independent Schools Council Independent Schools' Bursars Association ISA Heads #VATonschoolfees #independentschools #diversityandinclusion #societyoffriends #quakers

There is evidence of substantial correlations between test scores and measures of long-run teachers’ value-added (TVA) but zero correlations between these TVA measures and behavior TVA, from Victor Lavy and Rigissa Megalokonomou https://lnkd.in/ei9WZu2i

🏫 Our first Enlightenment Evening is now available to watch on YouTube! Maxwell Marlow and James Lawson discuss our new paper on the effects of applying VAT to independent school fees, 𝘚𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘛𝘦𝘳𝘮 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 📺 Watch below 👇

Will VAT on private schools affect the property market? Our latest blog post outlines this and should help those families looking to find out who is exempt. With an all new government in power, the property market is likely to change, so finding out how everything could be affected is more important than ever. Read the full blog over on our website. https://lnkd.in/eYQC5Jbt

The key challenges facing Independent Schools in the UK... Independent schools are facing similar pressures to other institutions along with their own unique challenges. Some common issues are economic uncertainties, regulatory changes, and environmental responsibilities imposing new pressures. Unique to their industry, are potential political shifts such as a loss of VAT exemptions for private schools. We work with Independent Schools across the UK. This gives us a clear advantage on these challenges. Read our take and how we can help: https://ow.ly/S8GO50RAVeM #IndependentSchools #EducationUK #PrivateSchools #BoardingSchool #SecondarySchool

The #LafferCurve - Story of how we think about income taxes and where our break-even point is. https://lnkd.in/gz29zV88

Our educational systems prepare us to be consumers & taxpayers, not caretakers. Riane Eisler, renowned author of The Chalice and the Blade, tells us how we must change if we are to move from domination to partnership societies https://ow.ly/YNJE50RYRuo

Legislation introduced today in the King's speech proposes the removal of VAT exemption for independent schools. But has this move been thoroughly considered? An estimated 200,000 pupils could potentially exit the sector, seeking places in the state sector. With classrooms already bursting at the seams, is the state sector adequately equipped to accommodate this influx? #Education #Legislation #VAT #IndependentSchools