There is so much that is positive, wonderful even, about state schools. At a state school your kids … - Arabella Weir

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The whole 'Melrose' series is an attempt to tell the truth, and is based on the idea that there is some salutary or liberating power in telling the truth.

Arabella Weir

There is so much that is positive, wonderful even, about state schools. At a state school your kids will learn to live alongside and appreciate other kids from many diverse and different cultures.

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