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[oimissus]

38 minutes ago, Apeks said:

https://www.theguardian.com/education/2025/mar/10/no-exodus-to-state-sector-after-vat-added-to-private-school-fees-say-english-councils

"No exodus to state sector after VAT added to private school fees, say English councils

Most say they have seen no impact on applications for year 7 places, despite warnings from those against policy"

 

That’s because number of applications is irrelevant - most private school parents apply for a state school place as well and always have done. It’s how many take up the place in the end, so it’s too early to call. But a 9% increase in applications isn’t insignificant.

They should also look at sixth forms because that’s where the squeeze is more likely to be felt.

[jazzer]

Katie Amess just gave it to Starmer and Cooper with two barrels, absolutely obliterated them in public.   

[alice]

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