Proposed tax changes may limit access to single-sex education, leaving families with fewer options for their daughters’ schooling.
The Government’s decision to introduce 20% VAT on private school fees has sparked concerns among education leaders about its potential impact on girls-only schools.Experts warn the policy could limit access to single-sex education for families unable to absorb the resulting fee hikes, shrinking the sector and reducing choice for parents and pupils alike.annual conference, Donna Stevens, the association’s chief executive, described the VAT policy as a "step backwards for equality.
With private school fees expected to rise by around 10% due to the VAT levy, many families who currently manage to afford private education may no longer be able to. "There will be individual families, hard-working families, where school fees were just about affordable, and now they’ve become unaffordable," Mrs Hutchinson explained.
"In our schools, there’s no such thing as a boy subject," Mrs Stevens said. "They create opportunities and help develop young women who are ready to break through societal glass ceilings." She also suggested that private schools could look to state schools for guidance on managing budgets effectively, a comment that has been criticised by independent school leaders.
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