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11 November 2026

Sencillo partners with The Independent Schools Association (ISA) to help families with fees

Sencillo partnered with the the Independent Schools Association (ISA) to become the exclusive Gold Supplier for Financial Wellbeing and Fees Financing, helping independent schools and their families navigate the costs of education with confidence.

16 August 2026

Preparing your finances for secondary school

We spoke to Clare Seal, Financial Coach, about her experience of preparing financially for secondary school, the costs that can easily be overlooked and what she has learnt about planning ahead. In…

A graduate frowns at a Plan 2 student loan statement at a desk with a laptop and a mug of coffee

16 August 2026

Why some graduates feel like they are paying student loans forever

"For many graduates, the frustrating part comes years later" They start work, repayments begin, money leaves their salary, and yet the total they owe barely seems to move. In some cases, it even goes…

16 August 2026

How much does university really cost in England now?

When people talk about university costs, they usually start with tuition fees. When people talk about university costs, they usually start with tuition fees. That makes sense. They are big, visible…

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16 August 2026

Private school fees with VAT. What parents need to know now!

Private school fees were already a major commitment. Since VAT was added, they have become an even bigger one. From 1 January 2025, VAT began applying to private school education and boarding…

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12 August 2026

State school isn’t free. What you really pay for

"State school is often described as the affordable option" In one sense, that is true. There are no tuition fees. But that does not mean it is free in real life. For most families, state education…

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7 August 2026

What does free childcare actually cover in England?

Free childcare in England helps, but it does not cover everything. Here’s what parents still pay for, and what to plan for.

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