Choosing the Right Independent School for Your Child

I’m hosting a relaxed Q&A webinar with Joe Lewis, Headmaster of Saint Ronan’s Prep School in Hawkhurst, on Tuesday, 24th February at 8pm.
We’re going to talk through everything you need to know about choosing an independent school at pre-prep (ages 3 – 7) and prep (Ages 7 – 13) levels in the UK.

This isn’t going to be a formal presentation – it’s a genuine conversation where you can get real answers to the questions that are on your mind.
Here’s what we’ll be covering:
🚀 Why consider an independent school for your child in the first place?
🚀 What factors should you actually be looking at when choosing a school?
🚀 Understanding entrance exams (4+, 5+, 7+, 11+ and 13+) and what they really involve
🚀 What to look out for during open days and evenings (beyond the impressive facilities)
🚀 How to apply for bursaries and scholarships
🚀 Learning and development beyond the classroom – what extra-curricular opportunities should you expect?
🚀 The questions you should be asking when you visit a school
🚀 How to prepare your child (and yourself!) for interviews

Joe brings an insider’s perspective as both a former boarder himself and now a Headmaster running a prep school with his wife.
He’s taught at several independent schools, including St George’s Weybridge, Pangbourne College and Millfield School, so he really knows this world inside out.

And of course, you’ll be able to ask your own questions during the session. That’s what makes this format so valuable – it’s not just us talking at you, it’s a Q&A style.

Registration will open at the end of January, so keep an eye out for the email with the link to register. Hope to see you there.