This morning we went to look around a school for our son. The whole private vs state education debate has been bugging me for some time and I've decided that, from what I have experienced private is worth the money:
- much smaller class sizes
- no SATS testing
- broader range of subjects
- music, sport, trips....
What really impressed me today was that the headteacher knew every child's name. The children all stood up when we walked in a class and greeted us. We were Mr and Mrs X
I think our son would really benefit from being in that environment and I really do appreciate how lucky we are to be able to afford it.
So, the deed is done and his name is down! Scary eh!
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We were lucky we could do the same and for all the same reasons you mention. Son is now 13, he passed his 11+ and is at the local Grammar school so we don't need to pay anymore!
That's the dream Trish! It's a tough decision and everyone has an opinion, but good to hear you agree xx
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