As students across the UK receive their GCSE or A-Level exam results over the coming days, Lisa Lloyd, wealth planner at Sanlam UK, looks at five ways parents can plan financially for private school fees.

Private education on the increase 

According to a census conducted by the Independent Schools Council (ISC), well over half a million pupils attend ISC member schools - more than ever before. This is despite private school fees rising by 3.4 percent last year – more than the rate of inflation. With an average term of fees now costing £5,700, educating a child privately through senior schoo...