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The ISC brings together seven associations to represent over 1,400 independent schools, educating more than 500,000 children. RT/quotes do not = endorsement.
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    Independent Schools Council
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    Jan 24, 2025
    "We are disappointed that a similar exemption has not been made for the children of UK service personnel, in their own country." - @The_AFF Children of US soldiers are exempt from VAT on independent school fees in the UK, @Telegraph reveals
    US military families exempt from Labour’s VAT raid – while British troops pay full price
    From telegraph.co.uk
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    Independent Schools Council
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    Sep 5, 2024
    Campaigners have delivered a petition to Downing Street with 203,400 signatures calling for independent school fees to remain VAT-free, amid a House of Lords debate on the potential effects of the tax policy
    Campaigners make last plea to halt Labour's private school VAT raid
    From dailymail.com
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    Independent Schools Council
    @ISC_schools
    Nov 21, 2024
    Independent school parents should be "applauded" rather than punished for "relieving the state" of paying for their children's education, says the headmaster of @stowemail, Dr Anthony Wallersteiner
    Private school parents should be 'celebrated' for saving state money
    From dailymail.com
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    Oct 13, 2024
    "I’m going to have to find another £300 a month on a really stretched budget... or move him to a school where it won’t be the right environment for him." Melissa, whose child has special needs, is urging Labour to halt or delay its VAT on fees policy
    Melissa Moore stands outside her office against a wall, wearing a dark top, silver necklace, with glasses holding her blonde hair in place
    VAT on school fees is an education tax, says Worcestershire mum
    From bbc.co.uk
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    Independent Schools Council
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    Oct 7, 2024
    Unions, tax experts and school leaders have urged Labour to delay its VAT on fees policy until at least September 2025, warning the January start date would cause administrative chaos, teacher redundancies, and more pressure on the state sector 👇
    Doubts grow over Labour’s VAT plan for private schools
    From theguardian.com
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    Jan 10, 2025
    "My son is bewildered by it all... he keeps asking: Why would they do that? Why would the government do this?" Ben Smithwell, whose children attend an independent school set to close this July, warns of the "chaos" VAT on fees is causing for families
    Our child's private school is closing down due to VAT - it's caused chaos for parents
    From inews.co.uk
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    Jun 14, 2025
    Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of misleading the public over the VAT on fees policy, after suggesting it will be used to fund housing, not state school improvements
    Keir Starmer accused of misleading public over private school VAT raid
    From dailymail.com
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    Nov 20, 2024
    "The @LibDems are very worried about this idea from the Labour government and we will be voting against it. It's so poorly thought through." Sir Ed Davey has criticised the VAT on fees policy, warning it could force some specialist SEND schools to close
    Party leader slams government over VAT plans for private schools
    From oxfordmail.co.uk
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    Independent Schools Council
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    Mar 4, 2025
    MPs debated the government's independent school tax policies yesterday after a petition launched by parents received more than 100,000 signatures. During the session, MPs from across the country warned of the challenges schools and families are facing hansard.parliament.uk/undefined/2025… 🧵
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    Nov 12, 2024
    More than 3,000 independent school pupils applied to state schools between June and September and a further 2,500 have given notice to leave in January 2025, fuelling concerns that Labour has underestimated the impact of its VAT policy on pupil movement
    VAT raid forces 3,000 pupils out of private school
    From telegraph.co.uk
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    Sep 9, 2024
    Labour's VAT on fees plan faces a High Court challenge over claims it breaches human rights law. Lawyers acting on behalf of a mother and her autistic daughter have written to the Treasury arguing the policy discriminates against children with SEND
    Labour’s private schools VAT raid faces High Court legal challenge
    From telegraph.co.uk
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    Independent Schools Council
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    Feb 20, 2025
    VAT on school fees has contributed to the UK’s highest inflation spike in 10 months, according to the @ONS
    A woman wearing a yellow jumper looking at a tin of food while being on her phone in a supermarket
    Inflation jumps on food, air fares and school fees
    From bbc.co.uk
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    Independent Schools Council
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    Oct 17, 2024
    Updated guidance on charging VAT on independent school fees is "not fit for purpose", the ISC has warned ministers. In a letter signed by all seven of its member associations, the ISC described the guidance as "confusing", "partial", and "poorly drafted"
    Private school VAT rules ‘not fit for purpose’
    From tes.com
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    Independent Schools Council
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    Apr 5, 2025
    Labour knowingly chose the "most disruptive" start date for its VAT on fees policy, internal government documents have revealed. ISC CEO @JulieR_isc said that "the short window of time means that schools and parents have been forced to scramble" telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/04/0…
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