State schools struggle to accommodate rising applications amidst concerns over Labour's private school VAT raid

State schools have seen more parents applying to enroll their children in the middle of the school year. This is because some parents are worried they won't be able to pay for private education if the Labour party wins the election. The National Governance Association (NGA) did a study and found that many state schools are full and cannot accept more students. The Labour party is considering a tax on private schools if they win the election. This could make it harder for parents to afford private education. Some schools are already turning away parents who can't afford private education anymore. The NGA says that the education system is already under a lot of pressure. They think there should be a plan for children whose parents can't pay for private school anymore. Even though the Labour party says there will be fewer private school students in the future, many school boards say their numbers are not going down. The Labour party's plan to tax private schools could make them close down. Some smaller schools are already struggling financially. Parents are already thinking about other options like part-time boarding to save money. The Labour party says they will use the money from this tax to improve state education for all children. Private school fees are already going up, and the new tax could make it even more expensive. Some parents are considering switching to more affordable schools or giving up private education altogether. More private schools are offering part-time boarding options to attract more students. However, this might not be the best choice financially for the schools. If the Labour party wins the election, more parents might find it hard to afford private education. The party says they will use the money from taxing private schools to improve state education.