With our prep school fees now at £30k x 2 per year we've been wondering about joining together with 4 other children, dropping them out of school and educating them fully through private tutoring.
Aiming to get our costs back down to £15k/child/year and outsourcing all extra curricular activities (which the school effectively does anyway),
Logistically my work situation is flexible and we have the space at home.
I'm aware of the links the prep schools have with secondaries but I don't want to be held ransom to that and would consider this a longer term solution. We'd aim to build their friendship networks through common interest activities (sports / art / drama / science clubs).. and existing friends of course.
I'd be interested if anyone has given this thought, investigated or even tried it, or can relay the experience of someone who has.
To be clear, we're lucky to be able to afford the spiralling fees, but it feels poor value now, compared to 5/6 years ago when it was already toppy.. so we're not looking for a solution for a financial problem, just a better solution to a systemic issue.
Best wishes to all and a happy new year.
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