While critics including the former chancellor Jeremy Hunt had predicted that up to 90,000 children could flood the state sector if VAT of 20% was charged, most councils say they have seen no impact from the policy in applications to start at state secondary schools later this year.
These are relatively rich people. Perhaps foregoing the third annual foreign holiday?
#PrivateEducation #PrivateSchools #Education #VAT
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2025/mar/10/no-exodus-to-state-sector-after-vat-added-to-private-school-fees-say-english-councils?CMP=firstedition_email
The Guardian · No exodus to state sector after VAT added to private school fees, say English councils
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