The Independent Schools Council is to launch legal action against the government’s decision to levy VAT on independent school fees.
Chief executive of the ISC Julie Robinson has warned that the future of most Muslim schools in the UK is under threat amid Labour's plans to impose VAT on independent school fees.
Julie Robinson, chief executive of the ISC, has reiterated calls for Labour to provide a full impact assessment ahead of the implementation of its VAT on fees policy.
In a letter to the Treasury, the ISC has warned that official guidance on charging VAT on independent school fees is "poorly drafted" and "not fit for purpose".
Chief executive of the ISC Julie Robinson has warned that implementing VAT on school fees in January will cause 'major disruption' and is urging ministers to delay the policy until the start of the next academic year in September 2025.
A survey of ISC member schools has revealed a 1.7 per cent drop in pupil numbers across all year groups at the start of this academic year, amid concerns that Labour's VAT policy is already having an impact on schools and families.
Chief executive of the ISC Julie Robinson has warned that smaller schools will be hit hardest by Labour's VAT policy, voicing particular concern for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and faith schools with low fees.
In an interview with BBC Politics London, ISC CEO Julie Robinson discussed the impact VAT on fees could have on both independent and state schools, including those offering specialist provision.
