As a state school graduate, I believe in private schools

A British financier explains why she educated her children privately, even though the government gave her a good education.

Helena Morrissey

Aug 2, 2024 – 5.00am

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I need to declare several interests. I am a governor at an excellent private school (which my three sons attended). All of my children have been privately educated and two are still at school (one about to enter year 11, the other year 13, so the end is in sight).

But I went to state schools.

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