Phillipson visits zero private schools in 11 months
Yet despite dire warnings about the impact of putting VAT on independent school fees, Phillipson seems indifferent to their fate. For a Freedom of Information request by Steerpike has confirmed that she is yet to visit a single one in nearly a year in office. According to the Department for Education:
Minister Morgan and Minister McKinnell have visited a private school in their ministerial capacities since 5 July 2024. Minister Morgan visited the Cavendish School. Minister McKinnell visited the Royal Ballet School. The Secretary of State for Education has not visited a private school in her ministerial capacity since 5 July 2024. Ministers also regularly engage with independent school bodies.
So that's two visits by seven ministers in almost 12 months. The next reshuffle can't come soon enough…
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