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Tips for starting independent secondary school from state primary

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Jinglebellsarenearlyhere · 06/01/2015 13:23

DD will be starting secondary school in Sept 2015, she currently is in a state primary. Due to unexpected financial help she is going to independent school rather than the local comprehensive as planned. Can any one help us with extra things we may need to prepare for / think about with the twist of going private?

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GetMeOut · 06/01/2015 14:28

Has she done any languages ? It won't be expected, but prep school children will have done a lot of basic stuff from an early age so will just have more familiarity and confidence.
Also , sports; again prep schools will probably have done a lot more organized sports and matches so if she is interested it might be worth doing something extra now.

happygardening · 06/01/2015 13:36

OP look at the other current thread on here about extra costs and private schools lots of good advise about purchasing uniform etc.