HM Commenda Assembly, 13 December 2024
This is particularly frustrating as independent education is a relatively rare example of a British success story: overseas parents are impressed by what we offer and eager for their children to benefit from it. They are attracted by both the quality and the diversity available in independent secondary schools in particular. But British government policy is simply going to increase the pace at which UK schools decide to establish campuses overseas – taking investment and jobs with them.
The Governing Body is not deterred and remains determined to maintain the school’ s focus on teaching beyond the examined curriculum, on scholarship and on facilitating access for those unable to afford our fees. In many ways, this is likely to become more difficult, given the financial and regulatory pressures. I strongly believe, however, that as the arid uniformity of the present government’ s plans for education become more apparent, what we have to offer will be even more attractive than before.
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