For your child, one of the most important decisions that you will make is the choice of the ‘right school’ for her. As almost all her personality development takes place in the school years, it is critical that you take the right decision so that your child receives the right foundation for life. However, in the presence of a large number of schools with varied facilities, making the right choice often becomes confusing. Here are some of the important factors that should be taken into consideration while making the choice:
Background of the Management: Organizers and the staff are the backbone of any institute. So you should look for a school lead by a team of well-educated, knowledgeable professionals with the right aptitude and love for children. The more knowledgeable, qualified and the more experienced they are, the better the school tends to be. This is so, because such schools have a well–designed, well-coordinated and planned system developed over years of research, which is beneficial for the children.
Trustworthiness: An established brand with a proven education system is safer than risking your child’s future with an unknown name so check out schools that are well established and have a good reputation in the city.
Environment of the School: When you visit a school, see if children appear happy, content and actively engaged with activities. Also see if the staff/ teachers have a genuinely caring and friendly relationship with the children. It should have a calm atmosphere with no raised voices. Looking at the facilities, see that the environment, the furniture and the play material of the activity rooms with a neat, clean and child friendly ambiance. Child friendly interiors tend to have a mix of the natural environment with inviting surroundings as opposed to harsh or gaudy interiors.
Quality of Curriculum & System: Find out about the school system, the curriculum, transportation, uniform, provisions etc. Learn about the celebrations at schools including the cultural functions, activities etc. Also enquire about the extra-curricular activities including sports, outdoor excursions they arrange for children like picnics, nature walks etc.
Student Strength: Enquire about the number of children in the school. Smaller class strength will ensure that the teacher will be able to personally track the performance of your child and your child will get ample opportunities to participate in functions & events as opposed to a larger school strength where children tend to get lost in the crowd.
In the end just trust your instincts and ask yourself “Would I feel comfortable leaving my child here or would I be happy here if I were a child?” And I am sure; you will get your answer!
