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Which of these children would benefit most from an independent education?

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earlycomputers · 18/09/2017 09:17

I am due to fund one out of these three children to go to a good independent school throughout their secondary education. Which, out of these three, would get the most benefit if they went? I appreciate they could all benefit to some degree, but, who, in your opinion, would get the most out of it - just based solely on this info: Child A: bright academic high-flyer, ambitious to attend a top university, consistently top in most subjects; Child B: conscientious student who gives a lot of effort but is of average ability in most subjects; Child C: average ability, fairly modest ambitions for the future, very practical/physical learner (as opposed to book learner), has always disliked school lessons in general and is generally demotivated by academic stuff (Child C has had experience of both independent and state education).
Thanks in advance

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Seeline · 18/09/2017 09:21

Which ever child can get the best school for them.

Just sending a child privately does not necessarily mean the best education for that child. the ethos, style of teaching, mix of pupils, range of facilities and extra-curricular provision will all influence the child's experience of education. If it's the right 'fit' it should get the best out of the individual child. That could be state or independent.

Newtssuitcase · 18/09/2017 09:20

A - but it all really depends on whether the school is an academic school.
TBH I'd say none of them. It will be divisive and unfair if the others will not be attending. If the others are being funded by their parents then I'd say just add your money to the pot so that you are not seen as a sponsor of one.

But in any event paying for a child's education like this is a bad move unless you're the parent. What if your circumstances change?