I need your insights on our current dilemma. DD1 will be starting school in September 2017. We are lucky to have a choice of two great schools - the outstanding Catholic school (20 minutes away) and the prep school (across the road) where she currently attends nursery.
The Catholic school would involve us buying a second car so DH could do the morning school run, and we would then have to look at getting an after-school childminder for the days we don't finish early. It gets fantastic results and I meet many of the parents through Sunday School but I haven't yet been on the Open Day. The prep is great, I know many of the parents and teachers and it would give DD an edge in the 11+.
While we could afford to send both DDs, however, it would mean sacrifices - we'd end up with a smaller house, less flash holidays. I don't really have strong principles with regard to faith schools or private schools so that's not a factor. I'm just wondering whether the long-term sacrifices are worth it for avoiding the hassle of daily school runs which are not ideal but not horrendous.
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How much would you pay to avoid a not-great school run?
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Elvesandthepoomaker · 17/06/2016 09:08
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