Julie Robinson (@julier_isc) 's Twitter Profile
Julie Robinson

@julier_isc

Chief executive of the Independent Schools Council (ISC), former education and training director at IAPS and former head of two prep schools

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Former schools minister Nick Gibb and ex ASCL leader Geoff Barton are among those from the education world on the New Year Honours list tes.com/magazine/news/…

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Many, many thanks for all the kind comments on my being awarded a CBE. Tonight I’ll raise a glass to the amazing pupils, colleagues and leaders I’ve worked with, learnt from, and been privileged to represent over a career of almost 40 years. A happy new year to you all.

Many, many thanks for all the kind comments on my being awarded a CBE. Tonight I’ll raise a glass to the amazing pupils, colleagues and leaders I’ve worked with, learnt from, and been privileged to represent over a career of almost 40 years. A happy new year to you all.
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"We are glad that the High Court has recognised the urgency of this case" - ISC CEO Julie Robinson The ISC's legal challenge against Labour's VAT on fees policy will be fast-tracked through the High Court, The Telegraph reports telegraph.co.uk/money/tax/high…

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Shocking - it appears children of US forces’ families in the UK are exempt from VAT on school fees, yet British forces’ families are not. Second class treatment for those who serve their country. telegraph.co.uk/money/tax/labo…

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"We are disappointed that a similar exemption has not been made for the children of UK service personnel, in their own country." - AFF Children of US soldiers are exempt from VAT on independent school fees in the UK, The Telegraph reveals telegraph.co.uk/money/tax/labo…

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Throw back to a week ago when Y10 students from across our schools came together for a morning of inspirational guest speakers, workshops, networking opportunities and a group music making! Our Core events form part of a wide and varied events calendar for students.

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At least 27 local authorities have no spare state school places in certain year groups, The Times and The Sunday Times reports, prompting concerns they would struggle to cope with increased demand resulting from Labour's VAT on fees policy thetimes.com/uk/education/a…

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Chelsea’s journey is a powerful reminder of the transformative power of bursaries. With the support of RNCSF, she thrived in a new school environment at King Edward's Witley , developed leadership skills, and pursued her passion for tech and business. royalspringboard.org.uk/our-impact-sto…

Chelsea’s journey is a powerful reminder of the transformative power of bursaries. With the support of RNCSF, she thrived in a new school environment at <a href="/KESWitley/">King Edward's Witley</a> , developed leadership skills, and pursued her passion for tech and business.
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Last Friday and today, we were pleased to welcome students from Cubitt Town Primary School to Reed's School to participate in Launch Car Challenge, a STEM activity for Year 5 students. #STEMeducation #futureengineers #schoolstogether #schoolpartnership #powerofpartnerships Independent Schools Council

Last Friday and today, we were pleased to welcome students from <a href="/CubittTownPri/">Cubitt Town Primary School</a> to Reed's School to participate in Launch Car Challenge, a STEM activity for Year 5 students. #STEMeducation #futureengineers #schoolstogether #schoolpartnership #powerofpartnerships <a href="/ISC_schools/">Independent Schools Council</a>
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“Independent schools can play a positive part in the national provision of education and be a force for social good": Helen Pike, master Magdalen College School, Oxford, reflects on the impact of the school’s partnership and community initiatives within the education ecosystem isc.co.uk/media-enquirie…

“Independent schools can play a positive part in the national provision of education and be a force for social good": Helen Pike, master <a href="/MCSOxford/">Magdalen College School, Oxford</a>, reflects on the impact of the school’s partnership and community initiatives within the education ecosystem
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Today, more than 700 representatives from across the arts & education world signed an open letter in The Times and The Sunday Times, calling for more opportunities for arts education for every child from every background. I was pleased to sign on behalf of the Oracy Education Commission. ISM

Today, more than 700 representatives from across the arts &amp; education world signed an open letter in <a href="/thetimes/">The Times and The Sunday Times</a>, calling for more opportunities for arts education for every child from every background. I was pleased to sign on behalf of the <a href="/oracycommission/">Oracy Education Commission</a>.   <a href="/ISM_music/">ISM</a>
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Labour knowingly chose the "most disruptive" start date for its VAT on fees policy, internal government documents have revealed. ISC CEO Julie Robinson said that "the short window of time means that schools and parents have been forced to scramble" telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/04/0…

Labour knowingly chose the "most disruptive" start date for its VAT on fees policy, internal government documents have revealed. 

ISC CEO <a href="/JulieR_isc/">Julie Robinson</a> said that "the short window of time means that schools and parents have been forced to scramble"

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Rising costs could contribute to an exodus of pupils from independent schools to "stretched" state schools, as the sector faces a "quadruple whammy" of financial challenges, warns ISC CEO Julie Robinson inews.co.uk/news/private-s…

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A survey of 240 members of The Heads' Conference (HMC) has shed light on the impact of VAT on fees, with nearly half of schools reportedly planning teacher redundancies and a third preparing to remove subjects from their GCSE and A-level curricula inews.co.uk/news/teachers-…

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98% of primary state school headteachers are unable to meet the needs of all their pupils with SEND, according to an NAHT survey, amid concerns over the impact of the VAT on fees policy dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1…

98% of primary state school headteachers are unable to meet the needs of all their pupils with SEND, according to an NAHT survey, amid concerns over the impact of the VAT on fees policy 

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Independent school fees were 22.6% higher in January compared to a year ago, reveals ISC. The government predicted fees would increase by about 10% as a result of the VAT policy. "It seems clear to us that the government has underestimated the effect": Julie Robinson, ISC CEO

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"I truly believe in the value of independent schools for the public good that they support social mobility." ISC CEO Julie Robinson is interviewed by Henry Faber, co-founder Oppidan Education Click the link to listen 🎧

"I truly believe in the value of independent schools for the public good that they support social mobility."

ISC CEO <a href="/JulieR_isc/">Julie Robinson</a> is interviewed by <a href="/hmtfaber/">Henry Faber</a>, co-founder <a href="/OppidanEd/">Oppidan Education</a>

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The number of pupils at independent schools has fallen by more than 13,000 in a year. The figures cast doubt on ministers' predictions that only 3,000 children would leave the sector during the 2024-25 academic year as a result of VAT on fees. thetimes.com/uk/education/a…

The number of pupils at independent schools has fallen by more than 13,000 in a year. 

The figures cast doubt on ministers' predictions that only 3,000 children would leave the sector during the 2024-25 academic year as a result of VAT on fees.

thetimes.com/uk/education/a…
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The ISC's 2025 Census has officially launched! Discover the latest figures on - fees - pupil numbers - bursaries - SEND And more! 👇 isc.co.uk/research/annua…