THERE are just six weeks to go until doors open at the first Daily Echo Independent Schools Show.

Sponsored by Baggette and Company Wealth Management, the event will see the area’s top independent schools come together under one roof to showcase the range of excellent private education across the area.

It will take place at Upton House in Poole on Saturday October 8 with 11 regional schools signed up to attend.

And there's still plenty of time for others to get involved.

Entry to the show is free of charge and visitors will get the chance to meet representatives from all the schools, as well as Baggette and Company.

Vicky Baggette, Managing Director, said, "Our link to the Daily Echo Independent Schools Show is a natural one given that school fees planning is often very high on our clients’ agenda. To educate your child privately from the age of five to eighteen can be in the region of £250,000.

"We are best placed to advise on the bigger picture, looking holistically at your life, business affairs and family, to find ways of investing and paying for private education.

"We look at attractive investments, tax efficiencies, advance school fees payments, or can inform you about options to use a lump sum from your pension fund, a draw down mortgage, or even gifting from grandparents."

Schools booked to attend so far are Forres Sandle Manor, Ryde School, Clayesmore Prep, Clayesmore Senior, Durlston Court, Talbot Heath, Buckholme Towers, Ballard School, Milton Abbey, Moyles Court and Bournemouth Collegiate.