The Head

When it comes to things to consider, the Head is normally pretty high up the list of parental priorities. It boils down to a simple question: do you like her or him? Why this ends-up being a priority in parents' minds is probably down to all those latent issues discussed earlier: the baggage parents unavoidably bring to the process of choosing a school. Bluntly, whether you like the Head or not is actually irrelevant. Far more important is whether they are 'doing a good job' and you have confidence in their leadership of the school.
The situation also shifts slightly depending on the school you are choosing. If you are looking at a small prep school, the Head is someone you will have regular contact with and hear from on a weekly basis at least. If he or she makes your skin crawl that might be a problem. With a large senior school, you may only need to endure contact at a prize-giving or similar event and so it's perfectly possible to get through a five-year stretch and not have much to do with the Head. Where this can be an issue is if you encounter any problems, need to complain and...
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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.
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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.