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Analysis: Clear messages from public benefit debate

The issue of public benefit and independent schools is back on the education agenda. John Clarke considers the implications for state and independent schools after a recent House of Lords debate

The House of Lords caused something of a stir recently, by attempting to make a law that would force independent schools to share their facilities with the state sector and the local community to remain charitable.

The proposal wasn’t taken forward (at least at this stage), but it is clear from the comments made by the House of Lords, and the reaction of the Independent Schools Council (ISC) that sharing facilities is back in favour, and independent schools are going to have to take a look at how much they do, and whether they need to be reporting on it more.

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