Independent Schools Newsletter
Summer 2019
For Independent Schools, the last year has brought many challenges and a renewed focus on risks. It seems that just as one area is managed, a new and more difficult one emerges.
Some of the articles are shown below to give you a snippet on what our newsletter offers.
Managing uncertainty through innovation
With uncertainty comes opportunity to refresh traditions and, seen from a positive angle, these challenges can be a driving force for adopting new more efficient, more effective ways of providing outstanding education. We outline the three key components to assist successful fundraising.
Opening a school overseas?
Tax systems differ the world over
The rush by independent schools to open sites overseas has continued. ISC Research has identified 30 UK independent schools with campuses in China. It is likely that the existing schools will need to grow rapidly to be financially stable.
VAT on school fees
Over-estimate of potential benefit to HMRC?
The charging of VAT on school fees has recently made the front page of the Times by stating how the sector saves the taxpayer more than £20 billion a year. We have devised a free calculator to assist schools to estimate the impact of VAT being applicable to school fees.
The perennial challenge to charitable status
The continuing challenge to independent schools regarding their status as charities seems to remain a constant. Tina Allison, Head of Education, outlines the concerns for schools and how they may be affected.
Realising value through data
Are Independent Schools maximising the opportunity from the data which is available, both internally and that which is publicly accessible?
