Every parent wants their child to flourish throughout their education but few decisions are more difficult than choosing the right school. The Independent Schools Guide from Gabbitas Education has been informing parents in their independent school choices since 1924. Included in this most authoritative and extensive guide to UK independent schools: Choosing a school (day, boarding, prep and senior) School fees planning Coming from overseas Independent school inspections (ISI and Ofsted) Extensive directory of UK independent schools Detailed school profiles Sixth form choices, including tutorial colleges, and beyond To see schools online, visit the guide's website at www.independentschoolsguide.com

All parents want their child to be happy and successful at school, but few decisions are harder than identifying the right school for your child. The Independent Schools Guide, now in its 17th edition, provides all the guidance and advice needed to make the most informed decisions. The book includes an extstensive reference section for over 2,000 schools; details on fee planning, scholarships and bursaries; guidance for overseas parents, including language support and guardianship; and detailed profiles of over 200 schools and colleges. For any parent, guardian or carer who is considering the independent sector, the Guide is the definitive reference source.

Special needs provision continues to be the focus of much attention. A growing emphasis on the importance of meeting individual and often complex needs means that finding the right school for your child can be a complicated process. Schools for Special Needs is an indispensable aid for anyone investigating the legal and practical aspects of SEN provision for children and young people at all stages of education. Included in this edition: assessment and identification of needs, statementing, suitable provision and school choice coverage of all special needs from ADHD and Autism to Speech and Language Difficulty and Visual Impairment where to seek help, parents' rights and the role of the local authority the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice directories of independent and non-maintained special schools, colleges and support services state-maintained special schools, and mainstream independent schools with specialist provision To see schools online, visit the Guide's website at www.schoolsforspecialneeds.co.uk

The highly-respected book of reference of sought-after Independent Schools in membership of the Independent Schools Council's Associations: HMC, GSA, The Society of Heads, IAPS, ISA and COBIS.

Few decisions are harder to make for a parent than finding a suitable school for their child. The Independent Schools Guide, now in its twelth edition, provides the detailed information parents need to make a fully informed choice.It includes extensive indices for over 2,000 schools, classified by county, religious affiliation, sex, provision for dyslexia plus details of specialist schools. There is also useful advice on school fee planning, plus details of scholarships, bursaries and other awards.This up-to-date guide provides thorough information on the levels of awards including GCSEs, A Levels, Scottish examinations, GNVQs and the International Baccalaureate. There is also guidance for overseas parents, including advice on language support and guardianship for children attending boarding school in the United Kingdom.Complete with a parent's guide to the sixth form and beyond, covering university entry and careers, and a directory ofuseful addresses and associations, this is invaluable reading for any parent seeking educational advice.

This book explains how education is becoming more privatized around the world to fit local economic and political needs. Privatization in and of Public Education categorizes different types of privatization as traditional or non-traditional. Traditional policies give more rights to private companies to provide education, while non-traditional policies make public schools more like businesses. The authors show that privatization can lead to more efficient schooling, but it can also create a trade-off between efficiency and equity or inclusion. The book presents a range of perspectives on the impact of privatization, including structural, ethical, and subjective effects. The book also covers a range of countries and regions, including both developed and developing countries. This helps readers understand how privatization is playing out in different contexts around the world.

British education is recognized worldwide for its excellent academic standards and tradition of welcoming overseas students. This annual publication is the ideal reference for families relocating to the UK, or who would like their child to attend a boarding school there. It provides the detailed information parents need to make a fully informed choice, including: * Extensive indices for over 2,000 schools, classified by county, religious * affiliation, sex, provision for dyslexia plus details of specialist schools; * School fee planning, plus details of scholarships, bursaries and other awards; GCSEs, A Levels, Scottish examinations, GNVQs and the International Baccalaureate Guidance. The guide also includes a parent's guide to the sixth form and beyond, including university entry and careers, detailed profiles of over 200 schools and colleges and useful addresses and associations.