Out-of-touch institutions for an entitled few or places of excellence offering essential support for kids who don't fit into state schools? Private schools have found themselves in Labour's crosshairs after it announced a controversial VAT rise, with the government now facing a potential high court challenge for breaching human rights.
Camilla and Tim bust some of the myths surrounding private schools in the UK, hear from people who send their children there, and consider the impact of the VAT rise with some schools already forced to close.
Additional reporting by Maighna Nanu and Pieter Snepvangers.
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