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Restructuring in the independent education sector: what does the future hold?
The UK’s education landscape is evolving – posing particular challenges for independent schools. For those at the top end of the market and in prosperous areas, waiting lists are full. But some providers are having to deal with headwinds from both inside and outside their sector. Philip Watkins Restructuring Advisory
Synopsis
The UK’s 2,500 independent schools educate approximately 630,000 children, playing an important part in the country’s education system. So far, the sector has shown great resilience in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Schools have been quick to adapt to new, online, teaching channels, and have retained and in some instances increased students as a result. However, new shifts in the way we live and work, ongoing economic headwinds and increased competition from public sector offerings could pose further hurdles for schools in the months and years ahead. Here, we explore the specific challenges the sector is facing, and how the sector can adapt in the immediate and long-term.
There are a number of specific challenges when dealing with the sector, which can make them more complex to successfully restructure.
Phil Reynolds Restructuring Advisory
Andrew Sheridan
Partner Restructuring Advisory Bristol +44(0)117 203 3670 andrew.sheridan@frpadvisory.com
PhilipWatkins Partner Restructuring Advisory London +44(0)20 3005 4232 philip.watkins@frpadvisory.com
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