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Ava, aged 14, stands in a country lane watching out for her taxi. She is wearing her school uniform and has a bag over her shoulder.

'Private schools VAT hike costing taxpayers more'

A Lincolnshire mother says the council is paying thousands to take her daughter to a state school.

A split picture showing a green sign for Ladies College on the left. In the middle, a picture of the Elizabeth College main building that looks like a castle and on the right a picture of a red sing of Blanchelande College

College grants to be based on student numbers

Politicians agree to replace a lump sum grant with a system based on the number of students.

St Albans School showing an ancient brick building, with a church to its side, with trees and a garden. The garden has a wall, with a statue in it, and a large grass lawn.

Stephen Hawking's former school to go fully co-ed

The private school, founded in 948, currently only welcomes girls to its sixth form.

Elizabeth College - a sandstone building that looks like a castle

College cuts could have wider impact - P&R

Deputies are urged to "carefully consider" representations made by stakeholders ahead of a debate.

A teacher and students in a classroom

Colleges maintain position ahead of funding debate

Politicians are set to debate reallocating the private colleges grant to States-maintained schools.

School house building

Private school to close after 137 years over losses

The school in the Peak District is to close in the summer, according to a letter sent to parents.

MP 'extremely concerned' at school closure reports

Sir Oliver Dowden blames Labour's VAT charge on private school fees for the closures.

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A redbrick school building with large bay windows. A clock tower rises above the building, which is set behind some trees.

Teachers at private schools to strike in pay row

Teachers at Merchant Taylors' in Crosby say their 1.14% salary increase is "a real-terms pay cut".

A close up shot of Lisa with long blond hair and a black jacket sat in a barber's with sinks around her and someone having their hair cut in the background

'VAT on private school fees has a huge impact'

Parent Lisa from Hassocks says the changes should not apply to those already in private schools.