Julie Robinson, chief executive of the ISC, has said all pupils' exam achievements must be celebrated, after a survey found independent school pupils no longer outperform their state peers in core GCSEs when adjusted for socioeconomic background.
In an interview with Independent School Management (ISM), chief executive of the ISC Julie Robinson talked about the government's VAT on fees policy, her own career path and the challenges facing schools today.
Julie Robinson, chief executive of the Independent Schools Council (ISC), has warned that thousands of children are expected to leave the independent sector at Christmas owing to VAT being introduced in the middle of the school year.
A spokesperson for the ISC has warned that the government's Music and Dance Scheme is at risk amid plans to impose VAT on school fees, threatening access to the arts for pupils at both independent and state schools.
Julie Robinson, chief executive of the Independent Schools Council (ISC), has urged ministers to work with the sector to mitigate the impact of their VAT on fees policy, particularly for children with SEND.
During a debate on the government's VAT policy in a segment for BBC Radio 4's Moral Maze, CEO of the ISC Julie Robinson said parents should not be penalised for helping ensure their children get the education best suited to them.
Julie Robinson, CEO of the ISC, has explained why the decision to pursue legal action against the government's VAT policy was taken, highlighting concerns for independent schools, the families they serve, and the already stretched state system.
The Independent Schools Council is to launch legal action against the government’s decision to levy VAT on independent school fees.
