As it approaches its 600th anniversary, Sevenoaks School is looking to increase significantly the number of students receiving bursaries to ensure it can offer its educational opportunities and amazing facilities to those who would benefit the most regardless of financial background.

With two children at the school, I have grown to really appreciate the opportunities it offers and its unique culture. But to preserve this it cannot be available only to those who can afford the ever-increasing fees that private education involves. I am keen to ensure that it takes every opportunity to build a fund that will allow it to ensure it takes pupils from all backgrounds.