Helen Pike

Master of Magdalen College School, Oxford, and Independent Schools Council Representative on UCAS. Argues in favor of the motion.

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Mar 8, 2024 • 57min

Debate: Save Our Private Schools – VAT Should Not Be Charged On Private School Fees, Part One

Fraser Nelson, Editor of The Spectator, argues in favor of tax breaks for private schools, citing parental sacrifices for quality education. Melissa Benn, a campaigner for comprehensive schools, counters that tax benefits deepen social inequality. Helen Pike, Master of Magdalen College School, supports the motion by underscoring the role of private education in shaping elite institutions. Ash Sarkar highlights how VAT on private school fees could promote equity, questioning the fairness of a system that privileges the few over the many.