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From Fee Relief to Strategic Access: A Bursary Framework for 2026

From Fee Relief to Strategic Access: A Bursary Framework for 2026

The VAT change has pushed bursary policy into the centre of independent school financial planning. This analytical framework helps heads and governors review need-based aid, parental communication and reserve protection in 2026 without making promises the school cannot keep.