Tag #Private Schools

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Resource Shortage Cripples Special Needs Education in UK Primary Schools

A survey of 750 primary school heads reveals that 98% lack resources for special needs pupils, with 82% placing them in mainstream classes due to insufficient specialist provision; Labour's proposed VAT on private school fees could worsen the situation.

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Spanish School Group's Bankruptcies Spark Investigation

Scientia School, facing multiple bankruptcies and investigations for alleged financial misconduct, has caused significant hardship for families, teachers, and suppliers; its potential links to Seed Education raise further concerns.

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UK Government Faces Legal Challenge over Disruptive Private School VAT Increase

The UK government's decision to implement a 20% VAT on private school fees on January 1st, 2025, aims to raise over £900 million, despite warnings of significant disruption to 54,000 students and potential school closures, triggering a legal challenge based on human rights violations.

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VAT on Private Schools Drives Surge in State School Applications

Following the introduction of VAT on private schools in the UK, state sixth forms are experiencing a record number of applications, primarily due to the increased cost of private education, potentially straining resources in already over-subscribed state schools.

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Shifting Sands: Public Education Faces Enrollment Crisis and Parental Choice

A record-low 24% of Americans are satisfied with public K-12 education, leading 60% of parents to consider and 28% to switch their children's schools last year; most are opting for private or faith-based options, driven by dissatisfaction with public schools' focus on pedagogy and desire for real ch...

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Kansas Voucher Proposal Raises Concerns About Rural School Funding

Kansas lawmakers are considering an "Education Opportunity Tax Credit" that would provide up to $8,000 per child for private school tuition, capped at $125 million annually, despite concerns about its impact on rural schools and existing funding disparities.

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Private Schools' Means-Tested Bursary Spending Under Scrutiny

A report by the Private Education Policy Forum (PEPF) reveals that England's wealthiest private schools allocate less than 6% of their fee income to means-tested bursaries for low-income families, contradicting claims that a VAT increase would significantly reduce financial aid for disadvantaged stu...

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Dizdar's Private School Remarks Spark NSW Education Funding Debate

NSW Education Department secretary Murat Dizdar's suggestion to debate the existence of private schools sparked controversy, highlighting funding inequalities and declining public school enrollments, with roughly 25,000 students lost in three years, prompting criticism from private school sectors an...

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Madrid Eliminates Social Criterion for Private Childcare Subsidies

The Madrid regional government eliminated a social situation criterion for childcare subsidies in private schools for the 2025-2026 academic year, a decision that has sparked controversy following previous increases in income limits for these subsidies, despite government claims that the removed cri...

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Madrid's Anti-Screen Law Prohibits Private School Tech Fees

Madrid's new anti-screen law prohibits private schools from charging families for educational devices, impacting 28% of students and potentially causing conflict with schools who argue they are simply intermediaries for technology purchases, with no additional profit.

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Victorian Private School Fees Soar to National High

Victorian private school fees are the highest in Australia, exceeding \$11,200 statewide and nearly \$41,000 in Melbourne's inner south-east, driven partly by a state government payroll tax increase implemented in July 2024 impacting schools charging over \$15,000 annually.

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Lower-Fee Schools Outperform High-Fee Rivals in Melbourne's VCE Results

Melbourne's outer suburban independent schools experienced a 20-45% enrollment increase since 2021, with lower-fee Christian and Catholic schools outperforming higher-fee rivals in the 2024 VCE results, driven by family values and community support.

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