Choosing a Private School for Children With SEN

You may have extra desire to enquire about private education if your child either has special educational needs (now commonly abbreviated to ‘SENS’) or e...

Donating to a Private School

Schools can be affected by financial problems just as much as any other institution. When an economic downturn hits parents’ pockets, some will have to wit...

The Drawbacks of Private Schooling

The perceived advantages of an independent education are often discussed. Students are often able to benefit from a high staff to student ratio, with lots of...

Parents' Groups at Private Schools

If your child has just started at a private school for the first time, then you may have some concerns about what the other parents will be “like”. But s...

A Pupil's Experience: Moving from State to Private School

Moving from a state school from a private school can be frightening - but mainly that is because of preconceptions and stereotypes rather than real experienc...

Why are Many Private Schools Charities?

For parents whose children attend a private school and who pay tens of thousands of pounds for their education privileges, it can seem confusing to see their...

Sending Your Child to the UK for a Private Education

If you are interested in your child attending a private school in the UK but you, as parents, are based abroad, you may feel overwhelmed by the options and a...

Private Schools and Fundraising

When faced with the word ‘fundraise’ as a privately educated child’s parent, you may feel a little green about the gills! When I’m paying such high f...

Applying for a Bursary

If you are interested in your child attending a private school but do not have the personal financial ability to pay all of the school fees, it's a good idea...

Questionnaire: Choosing the Right Private School

Making the decision to send your child to a private school is a very important one, and here you'll find a questionnaire which will help you to direct your s...