 Independent schools provide a perfect all-round education through the fact that they are have more freedom of curriculum and although adapting to the government syllabuses they are able to extend beyond these and conform so that all pupils are able to achieve their full potential. Every child can excel in some area of the curriculum and achieve for themselves, as there are specialist teachers in most subjects.
Advantages of independent schools
• There will a great variety of options in both sport and leisure activities. There will be the expectation to do well and team support if this is not always achieved. The schools will have perfect facilities and all pupils will have access to these and take advantage of using them.
• They can set work for the quicker students while having time to explain procedures to less mature students in a different manner.
• There will be regular assessment and testing, and reporting to parents so that parents and children are kept informed of progress.
• Everyone will be expected to conform to high standards in appearance, attitude, and manners. This means that a high set of traditional values in a carefully controlled environment ensues.
• There will a great variety of choice in both sport and leisure activities.
• There will be the expectation to do well and team support if this is not always achieved.
• The schools will have excellent facilities and all pupils will have the opportunity to use them.
• There will the opportunity for closer parent/teacher relationships as the numbers in school and in classes are smaller.
• All parents will be advised immediately if there are any concerns regarding their children so that the partnership continues to work.
• Each child will be able to fulfil his/her own potential both academically, socially and creatively.
• Parents will have 'the stable door' left open as to the choice of the next school for all their siblings.
After reading these it is recommended to visit the school and meet the Headmaster or Headmistress. You need to feel good with the atmosphere of the school, the environment and the accommodation for both you and your child.
This solution is entirely up to you and although it is significant it is never too late to alter. It is advised to speak with other parents in your area. They will tell you their experiences and then you can take reasonable decision.
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