Case Studies
Parents share their real experiences of choosing schools and managing educational decisions. These stories highlight different family circumstances and outcomes.
I Took My Kids Out of a State School: Case Study
A mum explains why she pulled her four kids from state schools and what happened when she tried to find alternatives.
I Turned Down a Free Place at an Independent School
A parent explains why she moved her daughter from a free independent school place to the local state primary instead.
My Child Didn't Get a Bursary to Private School
When a family invests time and money preparing for private school entrance exams, rejection leaves them wondering what went wrong.
We Moved During Primary School: A Case Study
A family of six moved from London to Hertfordshire mid-school year, here's what they learned about uprooting children during primary school.
Why I Became a Governor: Case Study
A London parent explains why he stepped up to become a school governor to help shape his daughters' education.
Why I Sent Just One of My Children to Private School
A mother explains why she moved only one of her six sons to private school when his state secondary stopped challenging him.
Why State School Is Right for My Daughter: Case Study
A parent explains why she chose her local state school over private education and how it's benefited her daughter.
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