Elephants in the room
I have yet to meet anyone who doesn't caveat their school days with a negative. It's why all parents want their children to have a better time at school than they did. A few want them to have exactly the same – and at the same institution – which is usually a risky ambition as much will have changed.
Yet despite your school days being such a short period of life, it is without doubt the most transformative. It helps shape you into the adult you will become, often making friends for life along the way. And so it's not surprising that finding the right school for your own child – and being sure of that decision – can feel remarkably difficult.
The good news is that schools today are not like those of thirty-odd years ago. They are genuinely caring and nurturing environments where children are encouraged to do their best and achieve their ambitions. So a lot of the negatives we carry around from our past are unlikely to be experienced by our children.
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This is exactly the sort of book which parents should be looking at to cut through the marketing glitz of independent school websites and prospectuses, and to focus in on the key issues around finding the right school for their child. Matthew's book offers a wealth of practical advice from someone who really knows the sector, giving parents all the right questions to ask of themselves and the schools they are visiting. If you're looking for a guide to tell you what the best school is, then this book isn't for you. If you want guidance and support to find the best school for your child, then look no further.
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Finally! A guide that helps parents cut through the branding, shiny PR and glitz, and focuses unapologetically on what should be at the heart of every school choice: a child's happiness.
