So...
My husband and I are having an ongoing debate about private school or state school...
We live in quite a good area so the state schools nearby aren't bad, however...
Are the private schools better?
We have 2 good state schools and 2 private schools all roughly within walking distance of where we live. Our daughter is 5 months but if we have any plans to privately educate her we need to start saving lots and lots of pennies now.
We live in Scotland and I was privately educated and had both the primary and secondary school experience. I have a professional job and am generally happy with where I am in life. Although it could be better.
My husband went to a grammar school in NI and supports state school all the way. He is also in a professional job.
Is it what we do with the child at home? Or are there advantages to attending a private school? Are the people you meet there more likely to help you get ahead?
We could potentially spend more on activities and holidays outside school if we didn't need to pay school fees (approx 9000 per year)
If my daughter doesn't want to go to university that's fine too. I just want to feel she has had every opportunity possible to get good exam results (I know life isn't necessarily about exam results but they help).
Thoughts please...