If you are looking at education options for your child, either Rockingham schools or closer to where you live, you might be considering independent schools. For those with the funds to afford an independent or private school, these are schools that are neither funded nor governed by the government. They set their own curriculum, raise their own money, and a board governs the school. For a long time registering your child in one of the Rockingham independent schools was something for the very wealthy. Today that is no longer the case, while it does take funds, it is not a class thing.
The big attraction of such a choice is that many have higher academic standards, better student care, and the smaller classes. All things that set up a school to be very successful and in demand. But not every school is going to suit your child's needs so you will need to look closer at the options. If your child is quiet and shy, they will need a school with good pastoral care that will enc
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