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Two amongst my fraternity are themselves teachers in public schools (private = public? What's up with that), I'm amused every time with their stories. No amount of money thrown at the school by little Johnny's parents will change the fact he's as thick as mince. One of them would talk about how business orientated the school is. Remember they exist to make profit, providing education is a side effect. If there is a child among the class who does not keep up with the class average business will be affected.
My own stance is education should be about learning through trial and error, project based experience with few tests as possible until early teens.
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Originally posted by MarillionFan View PostFees are around 15k. Then add uniform, school trips, sports kits, stratavarius etc and I reckon it's 20k a year.Originally posted by vetran View PostDon't get her a cheap copy they will take the mick out of her!
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Originally posted by MarillionFan View PostFees are around 15k. Then add uniform, school trips, sports kits, stratavarius etc and I reckon it's 20k a year.
Boarding would be a lot more, but I'm not going to do that as it's less than a mile away.
In my opinion it is worth it though.
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Originally posted by MarillionFan View PostFees are around 15k. Then add uniform, school trips, sports kits, stratavarius etc and I reckon it's 20k a year.
Boarding would be a lot more, but I'm not going to do that as it's less than a mile away.
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I have 3 kids all entirely state educated. Eldest got a 2.1 in Engineering from Cambridge, middle one is studying science at a Russell uni. Youngest one will struggle to pass his GCSEs.
I have also seen a friends child have mental health issues because they were pushed too much in private education.
It is all down to the attitude and capabilities of the child.
Also don't forget to add 20% VAT and rocketing fees when private schools lose their charitable status if the governing party changes.
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Originally posted by redgiant View PostI would look into if you can do some consultancy work for the school to help bring the fees down - they are a business after all.
Not sure if it's allowed in the UK but in the US I understand you can donate part of the fees to the private school as a charity donation and save on your overall taxes.
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Originally posted by MarillionFan View PostFees are around 15k. Then add uniform, school trips, sports kits, stratavarius etc and I reckon it's 20k a year.
Boarding would be a lot more, but I'm not going to do that as it's less than a mile away.
Not sure if it's allowed in the UK but in the US I understand you can donate part of the fees to the private school as a charity donation and save on your overall taxes.
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Originally posted by MrMarkyMark View Post+1 In all seriousness its not.
Was around £15K per year for my brother at day school and that was quite a few years ago now.
Boarding would be a lot more, but I'm not going to do that as it's less than a mile away.
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Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post. She's come home & decided that the Private School would be best for her & her future & that she would be pushed and have to work hard.
Does make you sound like a dad with a daughter in private school though...
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Originally posted by sasguru View PostNo its not. 20K for a boarding school? You must be joking.
Was around £15K per year for my brother at day school and that was quite a few years ago now.
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Originally posted by Platypus View PostThat seems expensive for day school. Will she be boarding?
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