All parents want the best for their children. If you have access to private boarding schools in the UK one way to make sure that you give your child opportunities that many don’t get is to get them enrolled in one. For centuries these schools have produced students who go on to excel in their careers. It is true that many of these schools provide excellent education, but you have to be more discerning – you need to be sure that your child is growing up in an environment where they will thrive. Before you enrol your child in a private boarding school look into the following:
•    Your child may thrive in academics but if they don’t explore other abilities they will not grow up to be well rounded individuals. Most boarding schools in the UK are keen on extracurricular activities so this will not be a problem but here is what you have to look out for – some tend to lean very much in certain directions. You may find that they are heavily influenced by arts, sports or music and if your child doesn’t have an interest in any of these things they will be at a disadvantage.
•    Find out what kind of boarding arrangements are available. Some schools require that students are in school for weeks on end – they can only go home for half term break and holidays. There are others that allow students to leave on Friday and report for lessons on Monday. If you are worried about your chid you may want to get them into a school that allows weekend breaks.
•    Make sure that your child is in comfortable living quarters.
The Cambridge Centre for Sixth Form Studies comes highly recommended for children of all backgrounds and abilities.