While larger independent schools often boast extensive facilities and a wide range of extracurricular activities, smaller preparatory schools offer distinct advantages that can profoundly impact your child’s development and educational experience.
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For many families, independent schools are an attractive option, often more affordable than expected. Small class sizes allow for more individual attention in early years when reading, writing and arithmetic are being learned for the first time.
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Without sound physical and emotional well-being a child will not reach full potential in education. If you are considering a new school, visit it on a working day and judge yourself if children look happy and fulfilled.
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With many schools having their open days through the autumn, a Headteacher advises on the questions parents should be asking when visiting schools on open days and what answers they should expect.
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Choosing the correct school for your child is not easy. Schools will often do a good job ‘stage managing’ Open days to show the school in the best light. It’s important for parents to look beneath this veneer and gain a better understanding of the ‘heart’ of a school.
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For parents with children who are due to move up to secondary school next September, the end of October is the cut-off date to apply for school places. You need get your application in by 31st October.
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For parents of children in Year 6 September is a crucial time as they decide, alongside their children, which senior school they are going to choose. Dean Grierson, Headmaster of Hulme Hall Grammar School advises M&D readers on the importance of Open Events.
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Having spent the morning at St. James, I was left with a wonderful impression of a small, happy school doing exceptional things. It’s a school with a distinct philosophy and ethos, backed by firm academic standards and a proven record of success for their children. It’s not a school for everyone, but I think it’s a school my son would be very happy in.
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Independent school open day season is upon us, but how do you make the most of these occasions and find out if the school is the right one for you and your child? Here is a list of questions to help.
Read MoreMost schools have their open days in autumn. If you are looking for a primary or secondary school for your child in Grater Manchester or Cheshire please check our listings for the open school days this year. Schools are welcome to add their information to the listings via contact form or through the comments box below.
Read MoreHead of Education, Michael Gove, is of the opinion that Academy Schools are the best choice for the education system of Britain. Academy Schools were first established by The New Labour Government in 2000. There are now nearly 2000. If the trend remains the same, it could become a real possibility that the majority of our children will one day attend an Academy. The question is, how would attending an Academy School be any different from attending a comprehensive one?
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