Pre-Prep education is a wise investment and offers exciting opportunities for children, says Matthew Lovett, Headmaster at Kingsley School, Bideford in Devon
Throughout my 18 years as a Prep School Headmaster, I frequently hear the suggestion that parents should save their money for their child?s secondary education. But as a father of three children who have all been independently-educated from the age of three, I strongly believe that investing in your child?s education early is a much wiser use of your money.
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Pre-Prep education usually covers children aged three-to-seven years, but most independent schools vary as to when they admit pupils. Some, like my current school ? Kingsley School in Bideford ? have a nursery that enrols children from as young as three months. My last school, however, admitted children from the age of three into a pre-reception class. It is, therefore, never too early to start doing your homework if you?re considering Pre-Prep education for your child. Above, pupils at Kingsley School in Bideford, Devon
Talking to friends to find out which schools they send their children to, or arranging a visit to the school itself, is a good way to get started. Many schools run open days, so you can get a good feel for the school and what it offers. The staff may even be able to arrange a personal tour with the Headteacher during a school day, when you can see the school in action. Don?t be a...