THE Daily Echo can reveal the headline sponsor for our second annual Independent Schools Show.

Smith Hobbs Wealth Management will be sponsoring the event at Upton House in Poole on Saturday, October 7, between 10.30am and 3pm.

Representatives from the best in private education across the area will all be under one roof to help parents make a decision about their children’s education.

So far 12 schools have signed up to the event including Clayesmore Preparatory, Clayesmore Senior, Durlston Court, Ryde School, Talbot Heath, Moyles Court, Talbot House, Buckholme Towers, Forres Sandle Manor, Ballard School, Walhampton School, and Bournemouth Collegiate School.

Matthew Smith, director of Smith Hobbs Wealth Management, said: “Benjamin Franklin once asserted that ‘an investment in knowledge pays the best interest’. As one of the country's most qualified specialists in financial advice, we appreciate the value of a good education and, therefore, are extremely proud to be supporting Daily Echo's Independent Schools Show with an exclusive sponsorship.

“On the day of the show we will be sharing our expertise in order to help parents consider attractive ways in which to plan for school fees in a tax efficient manner including making use of gifting strategies and considering the options available for investing and intergenerational planning.”

For information regarding exhibiting please contact Angela on 01202 411221 or email angela.boyer@bournemouthecho.co.uk