How to ensure your first choice school for your child this September
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Every parent wants to give their child the best start in life. Choosing their first school is a daunting step and a decision that could significantly impact their prospects going forward.
Admission criteria may differ between schools, but more than often than not it includes giving priority to children who live close to the school, who have a brother or sister already enrolled, or who hail from a particular religion. For those who don’t fit these criteria, it is not uncommon for parents to move home just to fit within this catchment area or plan their next move accordingly.
New research from King’s InterHigh reveals that in fact the choice of schools has already influenced a third (33%) of parents’ decision to move into their current home. But with house prices rising year on year, this will mean that greater numbers of parents across the UK will be unable to move and as a result will have to compromise on their child’s education. With the deadline fast approaching for parents to submit their primary school applications, (15th January), research shows that a quarter of parents (25%) feel considerable pressure to move house just to offer their child the best education. More than half (53%) agree that the 'postcode lottery' surrounding primary school choices is unfair. So why does this model still exist in 2023? Adopting a hybrid model of remote and in-person learning can make the difference for those parents who want their children to get the best possible education. If the workplace can adapt to hybrid working, why can’t education follow suit?
Admission criteria may differ between schools, but more than often than not it includes giving priority to children who live close to the school, who have a brother or sister already enrolled, or who hail from a particular religion. For those who don’t fit these criteria, it is not uncommon for parents to move home just to fit within this catchment area or plan their next move accordingly.
New research from King’s InterHigh reveals that in fact the choice of schools has already influenced a third (33%) of parents’ decision to move into their current home. But with house prices rising year on year, this will mean that greater numbers of parents across the UK will be unable to move and as a result will have to compromise on their child’s education. With the deadline fast approaching for parents to submit their primary school applications, (15th January), research shows that a quarter of parents (25%) feel considerable pressure to move house just to offer their child the best education. More than half (53%) agree that the 'postcode lottery' surrounding primary school choices is unfair. So why does this model still exist in 2023? Adopting a hybrid model of remote and in-person learning can make the difference for those parents who want their children to get the best possible education. If the workplace can adapt to hybrid working, why can’t education follow suit?