For many of us these next few months are crucial in our child's education but knowing all your options enables you to be pragmatic in your decisions.

So why choose independent education? Those who consider this route will discover that it opens the doors to a much wider choice of schools. Futures Magazine provides you with information and open days for independent schools within the Borough of Bromley and the surrounding borders. Our pull-out comparison chart is full of information, key features and important open dates, offering you the opportunity to see for yourself what's on offer.

In our childcare and pre-school section we find out more about Dr. Maria Montessori and the 'Montessori Method' see page 5. For talented musicians don't miss audition times for Trinity Junior Saturday School on page 25. See out our 'Theatre Schools' feature on pages 26-27, your child can gain so much more; confidence, teamwork and plenty of life skills. With Easter Holidays looming, reserve your place on an Easter workshop now.

Visit your local nature reserve and enjoy the beautiful outdoors, see page 29, you'll be surprised what you can learn too!

Futures Magazine continues to cover the borough of Bromley and South East London borders, contact us now to reserve your copy of the next Autumn/Winter 2010 edition due out September. Keep sending your views and thank you for all your continued support.

Pippa Charles
Editor & Media Consultant