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Starting to look at Senior Schools (private) how to choose?

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PhantomCAM · 06/10/2006 14:33

Even though dd is only Year 5 we are starting the process of looking at Senior Schools (for 13+ entry). I've basically got a short list with the help of her current school and have made appointments to view (without dd initially) over the course of this term.

The initial questions are do I want boarding or day?
Do I want single sex or co-ed?

I know some people are very definite about these things but I genuinely don't know.

How do people make their minds up?

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gertfatcod · 09/10/2006 15:11

I would never, ever send my kids to board. Far too much like fun.

My boys go to an independant boarding school as day pupils. I got a bit lost at their first parents evening and ended up having a good old walk around before I found the right classrooms. I tried three seperate buildings and there was full-on snogging going on in each porch. Hands everywhere.

Oh to be young again.

TarkaTheHeadlessOtter · 09/10/2006 15:13

oh my cod - i did not think that of you!

gertfatcod · 09/10/2006 15:16

I forgot to change my name back. I'm sure that the real cod doesn't wish she was still young, she probably is still young.

TarkaTheHeadlessOtter · 09/10/2006 15:19

my children go single sex.
Great for girls - she needs to concentrate
OK for boys - would prefer co -ed but working out just fine!

ElleMacpherson · 09/10/2006 15:19

only teenagers who are boarding snog!

MABS · 09/10/2006 18:47

Cam - what did you think of the other one?

Posey · 10/10/2006 19:04

Frogs - thanks for your message. Would've CATed you, only our computer has been down since the weekend (what a nightmare) so only just seen your message (and email). Will contact you asap.

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PhantomCAM · 11/10/2006 18:53

Mabs - haven't been yet, I've got an appointment for early November. When are you going to E college - I'm going this Saturday.

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frogs · 11/10/2006 18:54

Okay Posey, will await yr email. Or I can CAT you my phone no if your email is playing up.

Btw, if you know anyone who wants to buy a 5-bed 2-bathroom house in the scruffy unfashionable end of N1, please point them in my direction...

Posey · 11/10/2006 18:59

Ooh where are you off to?

sorrell · 11/10/2006 19:08

I'd move house to be near a good day school rather than never see my kids. I just don't get boarding schools though.

Posey · 11/10/2006 19:12

frogs - have emailed you

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PhantomCAM · 15/10/2006 10:24

MABS, have you been to E College yet?

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MABS · 18/10/2006 09:40

not yet.you?

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