Having a private school gives a comparison (and hopefully competition) with state schools. Also, private schools can do better for children with learning diffi

Having a private school gives a comparison (and hopefully competition) with state schools. Also, private schools can do better for children with learning difficulties - smaller class size etc. I say this as a parent with one child in private, and one in public. I'm very happy with both, but each school caters to the individual childs strenghts.