Little Arthur Independent School is a small school in the Isles of Scilly, Cornwall. The school is geared exclusively to the needs of the home-educated child, offering a personalised educational service for 11-16 year-olds.

Courses cover National Curriculum Maths, Science and English for 11-14 year-olds, a range of University of Cambridge International GCSEs for 14-16 year-olds and exam centre facilities - a total package for the home-educator.

The school was yesterday awarded ODL QC accreditation, to mark the quality of their home-study courses and support.

Speaking for the ODL QC, David Morley praised the "high commitment of the school" and described the described the support offered as
"having the personal touch, rather like a good village school."

Richard Morton at Little Arthur Independent explained the decision to seek accreditation: "For us it is vitally important that parents can feel confident that, by following our courses, they are providing a high standard of education within their own home and are able, by 16, to equip their children with well recognised qualifications assuring them access to higher education or employment opportunities. ODL QC accreditation provides reassurance and guarantees quality provision."

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Further details from:

Elspeth Harrison at ODL QC on
020 7612 7090 or elspeth@odlqc.org.uk.

Richard Morton at Little Arthur Independent School on 01720 422457 or email school@littlearthur.org.uk