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I read in the Telegraph (I know, I know, but bear with me) that there are a couple of websites with warts and all independent discussion of private senior schools...

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MintyDixCharrington · 16/10/2007 12:33

but I cannot for the life of me remember what they are called, nor can I find the paper I read it in. Anyone have any idea? Not the good schools guide - more informal. I have a feeling one was called Peter something but I may have made that up.

Alternatively, I've been hearing some pretty hairy things about Marlborough College recently - anyone have any info about it?

Ta muchly

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EffiePerine · 16/10/2007 13:39

There are various groups on Facebook (not for the fainthearted).

Marina · 16/10/2007 13:37

When did you read this minty - yesterday, last week...

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MintyDixCharrington · 16/10/2007 13:35

bump for the lunchtimers!

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MintyDixCharrington · 16/10/2007 12:47

I so wish I'd kept the paper
I thought I'd remember the site names
Have trawled through google with no luck!

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Anna8888 · 16/10/2007 12:40

I have no idea but sounds very interesting and I will be watching this thread .

Here in Paris where insider information about schools is like gold dust because nothing is ever published, the best source we have come across so far is a very old and wise (semi-retired) child psychiatrist. She really knows her stuff, having seen children from all the schools worth thinking about.