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Strategies for avoiding higher fees due to the new private school tax
The Labour Party’s proposed new tax on private schools has sparked considerable debate among parents and educators. This policy aims to address educational inequality by imposing VAT on school fees, potentially increasing the cost of private education. While some view this as a fair approach to redistribute resources, it presents a significant challenge for many families who are not wealthy but have made substantial sacrifices to afford private schooling for their children. These parents often forgo luxuries and work extra hours to provide what they perceive as the best educational opportunities.
Avoiding increased private school fees
Despite these changes, there are several strategies parents can consider to manage or avoid the increase in private school fees:
Move into catchment areas of top state schools
One effective method is to move into the catchment area of …
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Preparing for 11+ entrance exams without breaking the bank
We are lucky enough to live in an area that has great schools, both state and independent. But that doesn’t make the competition for places at the schools any less fierce.
Over the past few years, my kids’ peers have been going through the 11+ preparation process and I’ve learnt a thing or two, and who am I to deny you my knowledge?
Here are some ways to get your child ready for entrance exams without breaking the bank.
1. DIY
I know, I know, you work full time and don’t have the spare time to help your darlings. But, I also know parents who work full time and have got their kids to go through preparation books (more on them later) and then gone through the answers with them. One set of working …
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Lift sharing for busy parents – Kiddidrop.com
Next week we’re back to school, and one new service that attracted my attention was a lift sharing service for kids – www.kiddidrop.com. Now I know parents who stick their kids on the school bus as it’s cheaper than childcare. I myself have been asked to take four other children to school and it’s a pain, so having a lift share where everyone benefits is a great idea. Here’s some more information.
What is Kiddidrop.com?
Kiddidrop.com is an introductory service that matches registered parents from the same area who are looking to share the school drop off and pick up, helping ease the school run for both them and their child.
What are the benefits of sharing the school run?
Kiddidrop.com will inevitably help save time, money, traffic congestion and the environment, whist also improving …
