"We in the Services have three options: our children have a disruptive education; we board; or we live apart from our families. None of these is ideal for most people". Such was a recent indictment of the choice facing Service parents starting to educate their children. This Guide aims to provide an outline of the various boarding options, sources of where to find the essential information, and how to make the best of all the opportunities of a boarding education. Not everybody wants to board, but the alternatives of moving school with every change of posting can seriously disrupt continuity of education and eventual realisation of potential. Boarding therefore deserves serious consideration.

All independent schools charge fees, but they vary widely depending on the type of school and boarding requirements. Here are some typical costs (per term) for autumn 2006:more

The Continuity Of Education Allowance (Boarding) (Formerly The Boarding School Allowance)

The Continuity of Education Allowance (Boarding) (CEA (Board)), (formerly Boarding School Allowance (BSA)), is a provision for service personnel who opt to educate their children in a UK boarding more

Ian Jones' career includes eleven years as Head Master of Bedford School, two years as the Director of Studies at Britannia Royal Naval College more