How can I subtly persuade my DD that changing schools for yr 8 would be a good move? We have visited a sch which I think could be better for her in terms of more opportunities, increase in choice of subjects etc it also seems to be more disciplined in terms of how they present themselves, dress etc in other words she will (i hope) turn our to be a little lady, BTW I know this sounds snobby but when you are paying for private ed you do want/expect the very best for your child. She is happy where she is and is doing ok although I do feel the sch do not push her enough and she is capable of doing better. Have spoken to the sch on various occasions over recent years but still I don't really see any changes. She does have a dear friend at the other sch but at the moment that is not swaying her to make a move. I would also be trying to move her from a mixed sch to an all girls, again I don't know if this is a good idea. I will not force her or put any pressure on DD but I can't help feeling the other sch may give her a better grounding. Any opinions or ideas would be so appreciated. Thanks for reading such a LONG thread.