How do you afford to send your Children to Private School ?

[Mojomummy]

DD1 will be 4 in June 2007. We are just about to apply for her schools, entry to state will be at Easter 2008.

We have looked at an 'experimental' school, know throughout the country, with excellent results. Children do regular curriculum, but learn alot outside in the grounds & through practical experience.

We are in the process of moving to get her into the catchment of another more 'results' orientated school, but as the cut off is soon & we are nowhere near to an exchange, we aren't hopeful.

This morning we went to view a private school which just seems to offering so much. 16 to a class, 1 teacher, 1 assistant. Swimming pool, theatre, languages, drama, music etc etc. The downside is the cost of course. £2,200+ a term for reception. Guestimating on about £600 a month for the school year.

Dh is earning a good salary at the moment, as he is contracting, but no guarantee how long this will last.

For anyone in a similar situation, how have you decided which way to go ?

How about lotion?

That may be better.

Less sticky and no need to rinse.

Also less worthy if it goes in his eye

When I was living in Austin, a radio DJ phoned a brothel in London for a larf, 'Hookers from England'.

I was creasing myself when the madam told him it was £20 for a 'hand release'.

lotion doesnt soap up and get bubbly, expat,

Yes, but it's nice and slick.

Naily - it is slightly different - it isn't compulsory to sit the exam and so not all pupils do. But I agree that it is a bizarre system. But I don't think that comprehensive education has really been the clear winner either.

ROFL @ slick

yes i agree ladymuck, thank god i dont have to consider all that though

there are no grammars in my county

baby oil = greasy pubes

but im fussy

Baby oil's a MESS.

Stump up for the Liquid Silk!

Because you're (bits) worth it.

I came in to add a reasoned response to the OP and am at how the thread has degenerated. Although, with what they say about private girls' schools maybe that's appropriate....

I was privately educated...

[Expat - am just reading a book with lots of frats and sorority stuff in it - ]

My sister was president of her university's chapter of Tri Delt (Delta, delta, delta, can I help ya, help ya, help ya?).

expat im going to be in Edin with dd1 on weds if you fancy a coffee...

I have to work, NP .

i will be around from lunchtime til after earlyish tea time if you are free

It could be possible, especially if Dragon Lady - my boss - is still out.

i have something on in the morning and i dont know what time ill finish but we will be around til late,

pity you are working

Well, the boss has flu, so no telling how long she'll be out.

Hope she stays out till she's better.

Who wants that? YUK.