The Chancellor's Autumn Budget proposes ending tax breaks for private schools to raise £1.8 billion annually. More than 50 private schools have closed since the VAT raid on private education began on January 1, 2025. Industry experts warn these policies are increasing strain on the public sector, with over 11,000 pupils leaving private education. The government claims the revenue will support state education and fund 6,500 teachers. The need for state school placements has risen, while independent school enrollment is dropping significantly, prompting concerns about further closures.
"Anyone interested in this policy as a revenue raiser should be concerned by the number of pupils who have already left independent education, which is already much higher than the Government predicted."
"While there is a combination of factors contributing to school closures, for many, the Government's decision to tax education has proven a bridge too far. We are likely to see further closures over the coming months and years as the effects of VAT and other tax measures mount up."
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