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Okay, give me reasons why I should educate my child privately rather than at an improving state comp. And vice versa

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scampadoodle · 25/09/2012 10:27

I know it's been hashed over many, many times, but please, just once more (with feeling) Grin

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LittleFrieda · 25/09/2012 10:54

Why not opt for the state school and review and if necessary switch at 13+?

happygardening · 25/09/2012 10:52

It does very much depend on the school in particular the independent school and what you and your dd want from education. Some independent schools are just on a different planet in comparison with the even the best state schools others are frankly rather mediocre and many state schools (not necessarily you local one) would be on at the least the same level if not better.

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scampadoodle · 25/09/2012 10:50

Ok...! I know there is no one simple answer, I just want people's thoughts. If I try to answer some of the points you've brought up perhaps it'll make it easier.

Child: male; bright but tendency to coast; sporty; sociable
Schools: private - terrific, v well thought of. v v academic but also amazing facilities for sport, music, drama.
State: previously dire, rapidly improving. Streams. House system. great facilities. But do they have the resources to make sure my DS keeps at it?
Family: we vote labour but are not dogmatic. in an ideal world would support the community school but DS1 is...tricky. I think DC2 would be fine in the state school.
Finances: could afford one child at private school without too much trouble. Would feel the pinch with the second.
Travel: State school v near - short walk. Private is a bus ride but nothing too onerous.

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senua · 25/09/2012 10:38

Short answer: there is no answer.
It depends so much on the child, its abilities or not, the schools, their provision or not, the family, ethos, finances, travel, other siblings ...
There is no single, simple answer - that's why it gets hashed over so many times.
HTH Smile

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