The Association for Families of Independent Schooling (AFIS) is gathering evidence to support a landmark appeal to the Supreme Court regarding VAT on school fees. This is a critical moment for parental choice and all independent schooling families.
Your views and experiences will help
We are gathering data and real-life case studies from families who have been affected by the rising costs of school fees.
⁃ Have you been forced to move your child/children from their private schools due to affordability pressures or the closure of an independent school?
⁃ Were you planning on sending your child/children to an independent school but can no longer afford to do so?
⁃ How have the rising costs caused by Labour’s fiscal policy attack on independent schooling impacted on your family?
⁃ What are you hearing from other families?
Why Your Contribution is Critical
Following the loss of the High Court case against the government last June, and the rejection of the appeal court case brought by faith schools and families, the proposed appeal to the Supreme Court case represents a significant opportunity to challenge the government’s policy once more.
By providing evidence of how these changes are affecting children and families, we can contribute the necessary context to understand the real world consequences of VAT on education.
Total Privacy and Confidentiality
Please be assured that all data and personal stories will be fully anonymised and treated with the strictest confidence. Our goal is to present the collective reality of families.
How to Take Action Now
We are working under tight legal deadlines and need to hear from you as soon as possible.
- Contact us: Please email AFIS CEO, Michelle Daniells, directly at michelle@afis.org.uk
- Spread the word: If you know other parents who have faced these difficult decisions, please share this request with them urgently.
Your participation is more than just a case study; it is a vital contribution to a legal effort that seeks to protect the future of educational choice for all families.
Please reach out to Michelle today.
