As National Offer Day (18th April 2017) for state primary schools looms, Burgess Hill Girls reveals how the cost of a private-school education for a four-year-old can be as little as just £72 per week
On 18th April, parents across the UK will find out whether their child has got a place at their primary school of choice ? and while it will be good news for some, others may sadly be left disappointed.
But as the worry of National Offer Day hovers over anxious mums and dads, Sussex-based independent school, Burgess Hill Girls is reaching out to parents to publicise the underestimated financial benefits of private education. The school’s groundbreaking infographic, which details potential costs and savings, demonstrates how elite education is actually within reach for thousands of families. Big savings
The infographic shows that the extended school day can reduce childcare cost by £2,800 per year, while free after-school activities at independent schools represent a saving of £350 a year (based on two after-school clubs per week at £5 per club). And with a free breakfast and dinner factored in, on top of a hot lunch, many families may also find themselves £437 (per year) better off.
Above, the infographic details the benefits of attending an independent school
Mrs Laybourn, Interim Headteacher of Burgess Hill Girls, said that waiting to hear if your child has secured a place at state primary school “is a really nail-biting time for parents,” and that ...