Is this true? First I’ve heard…

I think the sarcasm dripping from your fingers fell unto my laptop and shorted it out. Expect a bill soon with 20% VAT added. 😆😉

I read some of these threads and the shocked/angry/pissy/rude replies and think to myself, "So THAT'S how the Nigerian Prince shares his money so easily!". 🙄

@Notthisagain12 don't you have an accountant darling?
This thread is the best for a long time 😙

*Kyir

It doesn't. They're being daft. Communists wouldn't allow private schools in the first place. However, it does make us the only country in Europe to tax educational services, which should make us pause for thought. If it's such a great idea, why isn't everybody else doing it?

Okay, I know I'm going to hate myself for this but...

@HauntedBungalow - how does taxing private education just like you tax every other service amount to communism?

Thank you!!

I assumed that was part of the 'satire'.

I missed those. Did they not gave a clear title? People are considering whether they can afford the VAT, or whether it's worth it anymore. Or they're trying to dispell the myth that schools have huge surplus cash to cover the VAT. If the government insists in spreading misinformation, people are going to take to the internet to fight back. If it's annoying you, just don't click on those threads.

I heard they're going to charge VAT on the VAT payable on private school fees.

My cat could have told you that

Parents of those children in private education - this message is directed at you.

1. There’s a fantastic, informative Facebook group you can join which gives up to date information about the policy and also weekly updates about the motions in place to contest the policy. It didn’t get passed before due to these contested issues- there is a council opposing it and going down the legal route.

1. If the policy gets passed - private schools will look at reducing the fees they currently charge and then (as it will be a legal requirement to do so) add the VAT on so it’s inline with the current fees. They will take away bursaries and scholarships as to not increase the fees further. (Appreciate that’s not ideal for those children who currently have them but they can’t justify increasing fees and others having it for discounted or free).

1. If the policy comes into place, private schools can now claim back the VAT from building work from previous years and going forward, this will allow them to absorb some of the costs.

1. Those parents of children who have put their child in due to SEN needs - two points- firstly - if your child needs an EHCP start the process. There’s some brilliant third parties who will help you get this and help you with the tribunal appeal. This means the EHCP can go to state school with you if you move OR it means you won’t pay the VAT as labour said children with EHCPs are exempt.

1. Those parents with their own businesses- get an account and use your child allowance gift aid that is tax free (just this alone pays for the VAT in one year).

1. If you need to move into state schools- you can move location to a Grammar school area or better school. If you do this before the natural period of transitions you’ll be guaranteed a place. Don’t panic!

1. Lastly- private school parents - I’m not sure Mumsnet is the best place to discuss a policy that doesn’t apply to many and doesn’t involve them. Parents who oppose it need to be on the plenty of forums who are taking action rather than arguing with people who are against private schools/ have no political sway either way/ it’s not their personal business and argue when those in private schools put forward logical , backed up arguments.

Have you been living under a rock? It’s been in all the news for past couple of months with the elections

Very happy. Thank you for asking.

[Oh, and BTW it's "Kyiv" nowadays.]

There have been plenty of other threads on mumsnet recently, and this topic hasn't been trending for days. You must have gone to some trouble to find the relevant threads. I'm not sure how you can be bored by something that there's no need for you to read about if you don't want to, or why you chose to start another thread on a topic you find so tedious. 🙄

I think you should really start several threads about it, there definitely haven't been enough on MN so far.

Obviously is.

I literally feel this… is there a way @mumsnet can move the conversations into the education section?

Oh and I say this as a private school parent - I give zero fucks about the VAT added. I don’t expect anyone else to care - it’s a pointless conversation to have! We pay or we move our kids- done! Not sure what the rallying around really is - there’s plenty of legitimate forums where action is being taken for those who oppose the proposal and MN is not one!

You should get a job at the Daily Mail or Telegraph they'd LOVE you.

🤣

Because this isn’t good “satire”. It’s a poor imitation of it that has fallen flat.

Are you sure OP? I simply cannot afford another 20%! We’ve promised Tristan a brand new pony this year and Tabitha a new grand piano for her bedroom. Gosh, I really hope they stop the teachers there getting a discounted rate, I’ve never thought it was fair that they get money off just for working there, if they can’t afford full fees then go to state! Also, how will the state system cope?! This is the end of civilisation as we know it.