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James Wilding BSc FRSA FCCT is the Academic Principal of Claires Court School, and an AFIS Patron. His latest post discusses how the independent schooling sector has been the safety net for families, and new DfE reforms.
Read the full article here: afis.org.uk/news/the-parent-…
Pioneering schools and forward thinking parents are already raising funds for independent schooling children and families, saving money daily.
AFIS has revolutionised fund raising with the AFIS Shopping Centre. Join for FREE today, and add purpose with every purchase!
The Association for Families of Independent Schooling (AFIS) C.I.C. has launched the Emergency School Fees Support Appeal. We need your support in whatever way you can assist. If you can help or are looking for help, then you can find out more here: afis.org.uk/news
BBC Radio 4 invited AFIS to discuss the effects of VAT on School Fees for UK Parents. Click the link to listen to the interview, which begins at the 6:10 mark: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002r3…
It's FREE for Independent Schools and Parents to join. So what are you waiting for?
Independent schooling is widely debated, but rarely well understood. This series draws on research, data, and first-hand perspectives from parents, educators, academics, and industry experts. Full article in comments 👇 #thoughtleader #nationaldebate #independentresearch #AFIS
Are you a Parent or Guardian? Then please read and take action, before it's too late!
UK families are struggling to pay school fees, and your voice can make a difference!
Head to afis.org.uk/research and take the AFIS Parent Poll today.
#parentpoll #parentalchoice #AFIS
Have your voice heard! Poll ends Feb 13th: afis.org.uk/research
'The Times' report scammers targeting private school parents. More details in comments...
#thetimes #breakingnews2026 #ukparents #ukindependentschools #privateschoolsuk #independentschooling #schoolignneeds #AFISnews #associationforfamiliesofindependentschooling #AFIS
An Open Letter: What AFIS Is; and What AFIS Is Not.
The following letter was sent to Independent UK Schools on Feb 3rd 2026: shorturl.at/SxXz0 #whatisAFIS #openletter #independentschooling #UKschooling #schoolingneeds #championingparentalchoice #wideraccess #AFIS
Family Voice 2026 is now live!
This ground-breaking national research project asks these questions, and represents the first step in our FAMILY VOICE campaign. Find out more here: rpst.cc/QhgPKd #familyvoice2026 #parents #parentthoughtsmatter #makeyourvoiceheard #AFIS
AFIS Founder & CEO, Michelle Daniells, discusses socio-economic backgrounds, adding VAT to independent school fees, and asks the question, "What If?"👉 shorturl.at/oVS2i #educationtax #independentschoolfees #whatif #associationforfamiliesofindependentschooling #AFIS
AFIS has established a SEND Special Interest Group to help our members and the SEND community with signposting, support and resources. Get it touch if you would like to be involved👉 afis.org.uk/news/changing-li… #changinglivesonehaircutatatime #autism #SEND #independentschooling #AFIS
Parents and Guardians, make your voice heard! shorturl.at/yVKMg #familyvoice2026 #makeyourvoiceheard #independentschoolingfamilies #championingparentalchoice #fairerrepresentation #wideraccess #independentschooling #associationforfamiliesofindependentschooling #AFIS
Why are Schools and Parents joining AFIS?
#freesupport #parentalchoice #accessforall #championingparentalchoice #fairerrepresentation #independentschoolsUK #independentschooling #schoolingneeds2026 #ukschools #associationforfamiliesofindependentschooling #AFIS
There's all this and more. Sign up today and spread the word. Membership is FREE: afis.org.uk/register