Most students in the independent sector are day pupils. They more frequently come from wider areas that those at state day schools. Often the children can be based 10-15 miles away. Traveling distances should really be considered carefully if you think day school is your preferred choice for your child. Bus routes and rail links close the school are areas that should be looked into and it worth checking with the school if they provide their own bus service. If not, you may be able to share the travel with parents who live in the same area.

But you may want to consider the benefits of a boarding school education; don’t dismiss it just because it is unfamiliar. Avoiding the hassle of the daily commute is one advantage and there are many more school from which to choose. Boarding schools are not the right choice for all children but most find the experience enjoyable and are excited by the prospect of being away from home during term time. Many students have a mix of boarding and day school experience – frequently within the same school.

Weekly boarding or flexible boarding are options that have increased in popularity recently. Children travel home at the weekends which works well for parents who both have jobs.When both parents are tied down by a full time job. Private prep school often helps to free up restrications on time. ‘quality time’ spent with the kids could can actually be improved through this method as parents are free at the end of a busy working week. Most parents choose boarding schools within an hour’s journey from their homes; if they are likely to be moved abroad or to another part of the country, they might choose boarding schools near relatives or close friends.

If you make a list of all the suitable boarding schools for your child and then consider all their strengths and weaknesses, this will really help your decision making process. Most boarding schools are open to taking day pupils also. Your child could begin their school experience in a day capacity but change to boarding should they want to later. Many day children, particularly in preparatory schools, take the opportunity to be occasional boarders for a few nights a year. Boarding schools have lots of options and flexibitly so chances are you will find one that is right for you

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