League tables
What if there was a way to bypass this long tortuous process of choosing a school? What if someone very kindly compiled a list of all the schools in an area and put them in order of academic performance? After all, academic performance is purportedly the thing parents are most interested in – it's the pathway to university and beyond. It spells success for life, doesn't it? Parents could quickly cast their eye down this magical list and see what's on offer and instantly decide to go for the one at the very top. After all, why hang around the third division when you could be pushing for the premier league, eh?
And so that's what happened. And this idea grew and grew to become a regular annual occurrence across several newspapers – even the Government got in on the idea on the basis of that Whitehall favourite: accountability. And despite the opposition to this...
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I'm delighted to see this well-informed guide for parents navigating the bewildering yet crucial task of picking 'the right school'. Matthew's sensible and practical advice draws from his extensive experience with independent schools and as a parent. This is a very helpful read for parents of school age (or younger) 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.
