A level results - kids getting brighter for the last 27 years or dumbing down?

[dulwichmum]

Dear daizie,

I am always shocked to see how many people believe that anyone with the means, can simply chose to send your children to the private school of their choice. I cannot remember the exact numbers, but JAPS, Alleyns and DCPS "interview" something like 11 three and a half year olds for every single place that they offer. Putting a children through the assessments to gain entry to these schools is not at all less stressful, than the vile system that local parents must endure if they wish to send their children to state schools.

Money cannot buy you everything, not even in Dulwich...

[daizie]

dulwichmum, I have three responses a) My heart bleeds..b) It buys you more options c) You're not spending hard enough ;-)

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8306013.stm

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