The flight to quality Getting the most out of your school
Headteachers and other educational movers and shakers were surveyed last month on what challenges they foresaw for their schools – and education in general - in
2012.Their responses made interesting reading. Predicting a challenging year fi nancially, several forecast that parents will want independent schools which offer real value for money and will be prepared to move their children to schools which can offer that “something extra”. Parents who choose private schools for their children often cite this as the main reason for their decision. All schools aim to provide an outstanding education and to prepare pupils for an increasingly demanding world. But what else does your school offer at a time when family budgets are strained but securing a fi rst-class education is more important than ever? It is that “something extra” – not just examination results which open doors to the best universities and careers, but wide and challenging extra- curricular programmes, support for working
parents and the sort of friendship networks which last a lifetime. A school which offers boarding as well as day places has that extra, vital, dimension. Day pupils in boarding schools profi t from extended days and a wealth of study and leisure facilities. Libraries, art studios, DT and ICT suites, swimming pools, sports pitches and courts, gyms, music practice suites – and, most importantly, their expert teachers – all remain accessible well beyond the standard teaching day. Many schools also offer weekly and fl exi-boarding options allowing children the best of both worlds: a mixture of structured study and leisure activities and more relaxed time with families.
But, above all, parents choose an independent school for their child for the smaller class sizes. With more time for each child, teachers can identify strengths, encourage and support, from those all-important fi rst days in Nursery or Reception Class. Individual care builds confi dence. Confi dence helps children to fl y and to exceed their own – and others’ - expectations. And beyond the academic curriculum, independent
school pupils have access to extra-
curricular opportunities – in music, drama, and an astonishing range of sports and activities – which develop skills, talents and passions to last a lifetime. King’s next Open Morning is on Saturday March 3rd from 9.30am until 12 noon for boys and girls aged 3 to 18 years and their parents. The morning will provide another opportunity to tour the school, meet our pupils and staff and to meet Principal elect, Mr Jeremy Walker, who will take over from Dr Ian Walker when he retires in July 2012 after 26 years of distinguished service.
For further information, call 01634 888590 or visit
www.kings-rochester.co.uk.
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