Private home tutoring vs private school fees Post Reply

[maze]

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.

[Greyskies]

I think that with 5+ pupils you would have to register as an education provider and be subject to OFSTED inspection.
 

[Greyskies]

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... 2019Ms.pdf

[abcdefg]

I've been wondering the same thing, £10k per term for prep school is a ridiculous amount of money.  We have no state schools anywhere near us (we don't live in NV anymore).  We're about to hit the teenage years and the mega expensive fees but it's too late for us to move them elsewhere unless we move house and area.

We will be looking at the same option and state for Alevel with lots of tutoring.  So much for levelling up  (or down).

[LauraMcHale01]

Hi, I would like to share the Ellendel School with you if you are thinking about the private tutoring route, which a lot of parents are turning to in preparing their students for Secondary school. Ellendel is a specialist school that might meet your needs. We offer tailored English Tuition with specialist and fully qualified English teachers. We have extensive experience in preparing students for entrance exams to top independent and grammar schools.
Beyond academic success, we are proud to be London's leading school for Speech and Drama (voted in Talk Educations' Top UK specialist schools 2023), helping students build confidence and communication skills through expert guidance.
Our students excel in LAMDA exams in communication, which can be a fantastic addition to their skill set and achievements. We offer classes online, and in person across South and West London. Please get in touch if you would like more information or to discuss further. info@ellendel.co.uk