The Which? guide to choosing a school - Christina Raffles

Choosing a suitable school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. should it be state or private, co-educational or single-sex? What are the academic standards like? Is there a discipline problem? Is the atmosphere a happy one? This guide addresses these and many of other issues.;This book shows you how to find out what a school is really like - the atmosphere, internal organization, teaching standards, facilities, discipline and much more - and explains schools' marketing tactics and local education authority policy.;It reflects the diversity of the UK's state, independent and specialist schools, covers new government directives on education and contains invaluable tips from teachers and parents on getting the best deal.;The book also reveals the truth about the school league tables, explains catchment areas and admission criteria, looks at streaming/setting, examines discipline and pastoral care, and outlines teaching qualifications and the National Curriculum.