The Labour Party’s plan to charge private schools VAT could pile pressure on councils as more parents are “pushed” into seeking statutory SEND support plans, the academies minister has said.
If it wins the next election, Labour plans to end the VAT exemption for independent schools. According to reports, pupils with education, health and care plans (EHCPs), issued by councils, will be exempt.
Labour refused to confirm to Schools Week what the exact exemption is, despite multiple requests for clarification.
However, a Labour spokesman told the Telegraph: “Places that are funded by EHCPs for children with special educational needs will not have a higher cost as a result of VAT.”
