Private Education Policy Forum
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Private Education Policy Forum (PEPF) is a think tank focused on reducing educational inequalities relating to UK fee-paying education, through academic research and debating events.
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Charity no: 1208045
More questions about the integrity of articles about private school fees in the @telegraphnews.bsky.social raised by @privateeyenews.bsky.social
Are some parts of the press making sensible discussion of the issue impossible?
Are some parts of the press making sensible discussion of the issue impossible?
June 30, 2025 at 6:50 AM
More questions about the integrity of articles about private school fees in the @telegraphnews.bsky.social raised by @privateeyenews.bsky.social
Are some parts of the press making sensible discussion of the issue impossible?
Are some parts of the press making sensible discussion of the issue impossible?
A report in @privateeyenews.bsky.social suggests that a @telegraphnews.bsky.social story outlining the woes of a family of wealthy bankers regarding VAT on school fees may not add up.
Do the press have a greater responsibility to contribute to the debate in a transparent fashion?
Do the press have a greater responsibility to contribute to the debate in a transparent fashion?
June 2, 2025 at 6:25 AM
A report in @privateeyenews.bsky.social suggests that a @telegraphnews.bsky.social story outlining the woes of a family of wealthy bankers regarding VAT on school fees may not add up.
Do the press have a greater responsibility to contribute to the debate in a transparent fashion?
Do the press have a greater responsibility to contribute to the debate in a transparent fashion?
This article in @privateeyenews.bsky.social points to issues for choir schools and cathedrals related to VAT on fees.
Is this an example of where exceptions could be made?
Is this an example of where exceptions could be made?
May 20, 2025 at 9:37 AM
This article in @privateeyenews.bsky.social points to issues for choir schools and cathedrals related to VAT on fees.
Is this an example of where exceptions could be made?
Is this an example of where exceptions could be made?
"Wouldn’t it be healthier to look all middle/higher earners in the eye, and tell them to contribute more?"
A parent from the Education Not Taxation campaign argues that other taxes would be more effective and fairer than VAT on private school fees
Do you agree?
pepf.co.uk/opinion/vat-...
A parent from the Education Not Taxation campaign argues that other taxes would be more effective and fairer than VAT on private school fees
Do you agree?
pepf.co.uk/opinion/vat-...
April 18, 2025 at 9:08 AM
"Wouldn’t it be healthier to look all middle/higher earners in the eye, and tell them to contribute more?"
A parent from the Education Not Taxation campaign argues that other taxes would be more effective and fairer than VAT on private school fees
Do you agree?
pepf.co.uk/opinion/vat-...
A parent from the Education Not Taxation campaign argues that other taxes would be more effective and fairer than VAT on private school fees
Do you agree?
pepf.co.uk/opinion/vat-...
Two very different perspectives on the story of the closure of a school in Clitheroe from @dailymail.co.uk and BBC News.
VAT, falling pupil numbers and rising costs are all cited, but are the head’s travels to Dubai relevant?
VAT, falling pupil numbers and rising costs are all cited, but are the head’s travels to Dubai relevant?
March 31, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Two very different perspectives on the story of the closure of a school in Clitheroe from @dailymail.co.uk and BBC News.
VAT, falling pupil numbers and rising costs are all cited, but are the head’s travels to Dubai relevant?
VAT, falling pupil numbers and rising costs are all cited, but are the head’s travels to Dubai relevant?
Some perspective on Alexander Armstrong’s claims of poverty from @privateeyenews.bsky.social with numbers from @telegraphnews.bsky.social suggesting that ‘extremely poor’ may be overstating the case.
Are such interventions helpful to the debate on this issue?
Are such interventions helpful to the debate on this issue?
March 24, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Some perspective on Alexander Armstrong’s claims of poverty from @privateeyenews.bsky.social with numbers from @telegraphnews.bsky.social suggesting that ‘extremely poor’ may be overstating the case.
Are such interventions helpful to the debate on this issue?
Are such interventions helpful to the debate on this issue?
Two very different takes on the same story from @gbnewsonline.bsky.social and @the-independent.com
Is this indicative of a need for better, more objective discussion of issues around VAT on private school fees?
Is this indicative of a need for better, more objective discussion of issues around VAT on private school fees?
March 10, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Two very different takes on the same story from @gbnewsonline.bsky.social and @the-independent.com
Is this indicative of a need for better, more objective discussion of issues around VAT on private school fees?
Is this indicative of a need for better, more objective discussion of issues around VAT on private school fees?