Rudolf Eliott Lockhart

Rudolf Eliott Lockhart, CEO of the Independent Schools Association, discusses the significant impact of a new 20% VAT on private school fees. He highlights how schools are responding with fee increases between 13% and 20%, which adds financial stress for parents already grappling with rising energy costs this winter. With typical household energy bills set to rise slightly, Lockhart examines coping strategies families are employing amid these financial pressures, while also touching on the broader implications for the education sector.