Private schools in the UK argue that the impact of a Value Added Tax (VAT) increase on school fees has been significant, contradicting suggestions that their concerns were overblown.
The Independent Schools Council highlights the real impact on both families and schools, expressing worry about sufficient spaces for students whose education might be disrupted, especially those transferring mid-year or facing exams.
The full consequences of the VAT policy are yet to be fully realized. Concerns remain about the policy's continued impact on families, specialized education, and the capacity of the state sector to absorb displaced students.