Why Choose an Independent Education
Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. As parents are seeking not only academic excellence, but also a nurturing environment.
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Greenbank School: Opportunities That Grow With Your Child
Choosing the right school for a child is one of the most significant decisions a parent can make. Yet, at the age of four, it’s impossible to predict which path will best suit them at 11.
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Transition to Secondary School
An independent school in Cheshire offers an insight into the rolie of parents and teachers in helping children with transitioning from primary to secondary education.
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Greenbank Preparatory: the benefits of a small school
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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Independent Schools Are More Affordable Than Expected
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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Happy Children will Thrive
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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Wellbeing and Mental Health: Questions for Schools Open Days
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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How to Choose the Right School
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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How to choose your child’s school during a pandemic
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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The Importance of Open Events
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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Pause for thought
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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