With autumn now well and truly underway, the Conservative and Labour party conferences may be old news but for those of you with children in private schools – or if you’re thinking of taking that route – the omnipresent issue of what might happen with private schools and their fees over the coming years is probably in your thoughts. Our article on the future of school fees offers valuable insider opinion on the likely direction of travel of the cost of a private education (we can’t promise any pleasant surprises), with a detailed analysis of how much independent schooling will really cost you. And if you’re put off by the stark reality of the numbers but still hanker after all the benefits private school could offer your child, check out our article on scholarships and bursaries. You may be surprised at what’s on offer in terms of financial support.

With Halloween done and dusted and bonfire night on the close horizon, it’s only a few short weeks to Christmas (seven to be precise – don’t shoot the messenger), which means that those of you with a child born between 1st September 2017 and 31st August 2018 will be turning your thoughts to selecting their first school. Our article on choosing a primary school offers advice on how to make a choice that not only launches your child into a happy and fulfilling educational journey, but also engages you in the local community.

If you’re a more seasoned parent, you’ll know how common tuition is. It's said to be an industry worth more than two billion pounds to the UK and now comes government endorsed as part of the post-covid education recovery plan. But how can you tell if your child will benefit from having a tutor? If you're worried about falling into the trap of employing a tutor just because everyone else seems to be doing it, there are some key questions you can ask yourself before you sign up. 

If you’re in or around London on the weekend of 13th and 14th November, why not come along to the Independent Schools Show in Battersea Park. After last year’s absence, it’s back with a bang and you can meet representatives from over 200 schools there, as well as some of The Good Schools Guide’s education consultants who will be on hand to offer advice and guidance on all things education related. If you can’t make it, remember our team of expert consultants is always just a Zoom call away and is poised to advise and support you at every stage of the educational journey. Our services are more affordable than you think and we love solving your school related dilemmas.

With best wishes

The Good Schools Guide Team

Private school in 2021 is expensive but what will the fees look like in five years’ time, or in ten years...or even longer? If you’re hoping to educate your child privately for some or all of their school years, don’t you want to know what lies in store for your finances? We've crunched the numbers for you and ponder what might happen to fees over the coming years.

“I would like a private school education for my child but can’t afford it,” are words we hear a lot. Independent schooling is more expensive than ever but there are scholarships and bursaries out there to help if you know where to look. In our comprehensive look at fee assistance, we offer advice on how to secure funding to help pay for those school fees.

Plan your child's future The Independent Schools Show at Battersea Evolution is BACK to help thousands of families plan and discover the next steps for their children. With 200+ exhibiting schools, 4 theatres, 40 talks and 100+ speakers, there is no better place for a parent to plan their child's future. The show brings together the sector's leading schools, brightest thinkers and the most respected heads to help you make the right decisions for your child. Speakers range from the Managing Editor of the Good Schools Guide to the High Master of St Paul’s School. The Good Schools Guide is hosting its own forum with a programme of talks from our own experts and guest speakers designed to help those parents weighing up their children's education options Make sure you come along to this year's show to find out everything you need to know about independent education. Reserve your free tickets HERE

 

A good state primary school will not only launch your child into a happy and fulfilling educational journey, but also engage you in the local community. But how do you pick the best one for your child? Now is the time to be visiting schools and doing your research ahead of the January application deadline so it's definitely worth reading our list of key questions to bear in mind when on the hunt for a primary school.

For children who don’t attend school for short or sustained periods, a tutor is essential. But what about those of us whose children do go to school – do they really need tutoring too? We've got some tips for parents to help them work out whether tutition is the right thing for their child.

Ensure you find a school which is just right for your child. Our latest London guides contain essential information and our trademark candid reviews of more than 340 of the capital’s best schools on both sides of the Thames. Buy your copies of London North and London South (£25 each) from The Good Schools Guide shop and get instant online access to all our UK school and tutor agency reviews so you can still research schools while waiting for your books to be delivered.

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