"Educational Institutions are approved by the Department of Education, Youth and Sport, and can be divided into State, Private and Independent institutions."

"Despite last minute objections from the House of Lords, the Government has succeeded in passing new legislation which confirms its stance on the independent schools sector and larger businesses alike."

"Like the nurseries sector, there are many factors that will affect the schools, further (FE) and higher education (HE) sectors in 2025, determining how they use their real estate."

"The Savills team discusses how independent schools can review their estates to save and raise capital, as they face new financial pressures from the removal of VAT relief on school fees and reforms to the business rates system."

"Independent and private schools often have complex and multi-faceted estates. With change underway in the sector, now’s the time to take stock."

"As a residential researcher, a common question from our clients is, “What is the capacity at the schools in the area?” School capacity has long been a critical issue in Scotland. "

"With the removal of the VAT exemption on school fees now confirmed, many independent schools are considering ways they can generate extra income to offset, or minimise, the cost to students."

"The education sector is facing unprecedented challenges, from falling birth rates to reduced funding, so there’s already a ‘survival of the fittest’ feeling among some institutions."

"The government has promised to remove tax exemptions for private schools, which is a significant policy shift and change to the UK’s education landscape."