My dd is Y9, has been at same independent school since nursery, it's non selective.
She has been stretched by all the teachers as far as I can see, never complains of being bored, occasionally frustrated in non-streamed subjects but very patient and understanding of less able peers.
She is on an academic scholarship, had form prizes every year, loves sport, netball captain and enjoys drama and music performances.
So what's the problem? Am I failing her by not looking at a more rigorously academic school, which would need to be boarding?
I wanted both dcs to have stable consistent schooling unlike me (new country and new school every year, went to Durham but no work ethic), or DH (boarded from age 8, non academic family, feels resentful that nobody pushed him to go to uni)
Had a cconversation yesterday with friend who said 'if it was me I'd be...' and made me really worry that I haven't pushed her enough. Im not usually so wobbly, she must have touched a nerve.
Would any of you be looking at more selective academic options?
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