Election Year or Fear!

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Dont forget the extra 20% for VAT on top of those fees thanks to 2TS, a nbeneficiary of private education!

But more seriously, are you a supporter of right to chose / private education or in favour of a one suit fits all state education system. This is not to extend a debate into should the latter be funded better, but a simple "Does the private education option have a place in today's education system".

It’s very complex GP. We all choose to an extent don’t we? As young parents we made the choice of living in a ‘better’ area (smaller, more expensive house) because, by and large, better areas have better schools. That was our choice.

I also spent half my secondary education at a public school - albeit as a scholarship pupil meaning that fees, which my parents wouldn’t have otherwise been able to afford weren’t a problem - so it’s not a world I’m entirely unfamiliar with.

Having said that, we’re now talking well over fifty years ago and even I’ve been shocked at some of the facilities I’ve seen more recently. They are absolutely phenomenal and I just wish that so many more children/young people could have access to the facilities currently reserved for the top 5-8%. Doesn’t make me jealous and I think the facilities on offer should be something the state aspires to, but it does seem unfair that a small proportion of young people get such a huge advantage from the off.