Logistics
With your research done and shortlist coming along nicely, it might be an opportunity to relax. Except that there is one more factor to consider and it might appear a bit dull. It's easy to dismiss 'logistics' as unimportant and not one of the big questions to answer. It can feel like a distraction which might spoil the fun. Well, it's not fun being a party pooper but this chapter is all about the world of logistics. Or getting from A to B and, should that journey get to be too much, whether boarding might be a suitable solution. And the reason that logistics matters is that it can help ensure that everything flows: the prep gets done on time and your child awakes after a good night's sleep ready for the next school day.
Much depends on where you live. School needs to be within easy reach and the precise method of journey can often shift as a child gets older. In the younger prep...
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Matthew's new and approachable parent guide to choosing a school is spot on. Naturally, the first thing I looked at was his commentary about Heads. Sage, sensible and savvy advice abounds, as does the caveats and cautions about over glossy marketing spin that schools pump out. The book is really well written, entirely from the perspective of supporting parents. It's also a gentle swipe at some of the nonsense schools promote and how to look past it. Parents, also take heed – there are really good pointers about how to be a great parent in your relationship with the school. Unglossed, direct and delivered with humour, Matthew's book helps make things easier for everyone, and in that way, your child has a better chance of being happy and thriving. Remember, it's a two-way relationship, you're not buying a washing machine.
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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.
