Most parents send their children to private school because they believe it will help give them the greatest possible start in life — to be happy, to develop their talents and social skills and achieve the best exam results they can.
When A-level results arrive this month, many parents who set their children on that journey 14 years ago will find out if the investment has paid off — at least in terms of exam results.
But what of those at the beginning of the road, contemplating the costs and sacrifices of a private education? You need to know what you are letting yourselves in for before handing the school bursar that first cheque.
