That's very hard for anyone to tell for your specific case. You need to figure out how much would you actually use it, if you'd use the benefits and how much would they be worth to you. In our specific case, we do one very specific and very expensive air flight every year, so the British Airways pre...
Posts like this one by Knightsambl make it clear to me that the rationale for applying VAT is NOT truly about raising funds for state schools. In reality, this will not significantly impact state school funding and will cause a great deal of hardship for families already struggling to prioritize the...
@Daddyandpa Not all independent schools are elite, and not all parents of children in independent schools are wealthy (I certainly am not). More importantly, it's absolutely NOT a free ride. We are paying for education out of our own pockets. In comparison, state schools are much more of a free ride...
Most of the parents aren’t even aware of Private Equity let alone know their school is owned by one. If they are fine with their fees servicing the debt of the acquisition and their school buildings being used as collateral, VAT should be the least of their concerns. @NVHusband - Do you notice the ...
As a non-British resident on a skilled worker visa, I usually sympathise with Labour, but I cannot support their proposal to include a 20% VAT on private education. The main reason I moved to the UK was to give my children the best possible education. My children attend an independent school, and w...
A man spends the entire weekend at a party, leaving his partner, who recently gave birth and is still readjusting her hormone levels, to care for a newborn who needs six diaper changes a day, cries constantly, and wakes up multiple times during the night. Alongside the baby, she also has to look af...
Oh for heavens sake - this really is overdoing it. How do you think single parents manage? Or parents who work? There are lots of good options here which don’t involve ridiculous handwringing about sacred bonds. This isn’t about putting food on the table, mate. It's about leaving the kids locked in...
Honestly, if I were invited to be the best man for someone who expected my children to stay cooped up in a hotel room for the entire weekend, I’d respectfully decline the invitation. I’d also respectfully book another room at the same hotel and enjoy the pool with my family for the whole weekend. Jo...
I can relate a bit as my son was in the same situation. Slightly behind in reading and considerably behind in writing. Nothing truly to worry about as he's just in reception. Regardless, we've moved him to Hurlingham School and it has been nothing short of fantastic. The staff is very caring and the...
