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they are called independent schools?
I think independent schools have a slightly different administration model, like they’re a charity or something? Otherwise they’re a ‘public’ school, eg Eton.
Would be glad to be corrected if someone knows the differenceZ
Eseman-
I think independent schools have a slightly different administration model, like they’re a charity or something? Otherwise they’re a ‘public’ school, eg Eton.
Would be glad to be corrected if someone knows the differenceZ
All schools not funded by the state are independent schools. Schools which were member of the Headmasters' Conference were also public schools. HMC is probably something welse now and may well include girls' schools.
cliveo
full disclaimer: Fundamentally I dont understand UK education system let alone the nuances. I need to study it and soon as my kid is almost 2. So please someone explain it to me.
I just know private schools (they are called independent schools?) are expensive; having looked at some fees I know for certain I cannot afford them, so not even a choice for my kid.
We moved to the current house with thinking that we will die here i.e not moving. So the question of moving for school catchment is also out of question.
I come from a family where parents did make enough sacrifices so that they have a comfortable retirement. I went to a public/government school in India; no1 did that even back then, everyone went to private schools. I did okay and heavily believe in that model. Whatever my child will get in terms of education is hundreds of times better than what I got.
All child nurture is a gamble. No judgements from me if you send your kids to private schools. Just admiration of financial planning.