Sir Keir Starmer makes pledge for extra 100,000 childcare places

The video discusses a policy to add VAT to private school fees to fund more teachers and childcare. It highlights the importance of childcare for child development and economic benefits. The policy is fully funded and planned, with negligible impact on class sizes according to IFS analysis.

What is one of the main reasons for adding VAT to private school fees according to the policy?

• To fund more teachers and support childcare

• To increase government revenue

• To reduce the number of private schools

• To make private education more expensive

How does the policy benefit parents and carers?

• By providing free education for all children

• By reducing their taxes

• By offering free transportation to schools

• By allowing them to return to the labor market

What is a key feature of the scheme mentioned in the second section?

• It is partially funded

• It is fully planned and costed

• It is a temporary measure

• It is only for urban areas

What concern did Emily Thornby raise about the VAT policy?

• It would lead to school closures

• It would reduce teacher salaries

• It would make class sizes in the state sector bigger

• It would increase private school fees

What did the IFS analysis conclude about the policy's impact on class sizes?

• It would significantly increase class sizes

• It would have a negligible impact

• It would decrease class sizes

• It would not affect class sizes at all