Attending an independent school in England is associated with the equivalent of two additional years of schooling by the age of 16.* Why do these schools perform so well? Principally because they are genuinely independent. They are free to decide what they teach and how. The Independent Schools Show provides you with the unique opportunity to meet over 200 different private schools and review the plans you are making for your children's education. Saturday 10 November & Sunday 11 November *Durham University 'Academic Value Added' Research 2016 Read the full report here. Dedicated teachers...For many parents the dedication of teachers is the main reason they choose independent schooling for their children. Teachers in the sector are passionate and highly qualified. Children are far more likely to be taught by subject specialists. Beyond the classroom...Independent schools encourage all children to participate in extracurricular activities such as sports, music, arts or clubs. A well-rounded education teaches the soft skills that have real value in future employment. Did you know... It’s a little-known fact, but one in three children at private schools (33.2 per cent, according to the Independent Schools Council) is currently paying less than full whack. The only way to find out if you would be eligible is to speak directly to schools. Education is not a commodity or something you can buy. It's something that is greater than both the teacher and the pupil and that’s what I call knowledge, truth, understanding and thought. Learning to be a really good person, a kind person who will participate and feel a sense of social responsibility and the ability to serve society." Katy Ricks, Head of Sevenoaks School, speaking at the Independent Schools Show in 2017 |