The Brightstar Group will launch The School Fees Company, an advisory service that aims to help partners manage the rising costs of private education with regulated financial advice. The bespoke advice service will offer clear guidance and practical financial solutions for parents worried about covering private school fees in light of rising costs and the application of VAT. The firm said second charges with drawdown facilities can allow parents to release equity gradually rather than a lump sum, which can cut interest costs and offer flexibility when planning for multi-year school fees. The company will launch on 17 October at the National Schools Rugby Festival at St Joseph’s College, Ipswich. There’s never been a more important time to give parents the tools and information to be able to look at the whole range of options when it comes to paying independent school fees.