Outdoor learning – ‘rewilding’ pupils
October 25, 2021 9:14 am Leave your thoughtsOutdoor learning enriches learning experiences and gives children and young people the opportunity to connect with nature. The potential of... View Article
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Using robotics, 3-D printing and computing in a prep school
October 25, 2021 9:07 am Leave your thoughtsThe perception that this challenge involves the adoption of a completely new set of skills needs to change. In fact,... View Article
Teaching empathy
October 25, 2021 9:02 am Leave your thoughtsDrama may hold the key. An indication of this direction of travel can be seen in a recent World Economic... View Article
The importance of creativity
October 25, 2021 8:58 am Leave your thoughtsThis development is exciting and has great potential to attract a whole new cohort of pupils who might otherwise disengage... View Article
The importance of pastoral care
October 25, 2021 8:53 am Leave your thoughtsWhen parents are looking for the right boarding school for their family, three of the most important questions they usually... View Article
Boarding as preparation for twenty-first century life
June 29, 2021 2:19 pm Leave your thoughtsUK boarding schools are renowned for the standard of education they provide, but the events of 2020 demonstrated the importance... View Article
Preparing pupils for the transition to senior schools
June 29, 2021 12:54 pm Leave your thoughtsAt Swanbourne House, we know it’s an evolving and creative process, with no ‘catch all’ approach. A personal approach is... View Article
New state prep school to open boarding provision
June 29, 2021 12:39 pm Leave your thoughtsIn September 2021, we welcomed our first cohort of Year 5 and 6 boarders, who will go on to experience... View Article
The benefits of prep school boarding
June 29, 2021 12:27 pm Leave your thoughtsHave you thought about prep school boarding? There is no doubt that a country education can bring greater freedom, space... View Article
Boarding in the North of England
June 29, 2021 11:15 am Leave your thoughtsThere is a range of boarding options available to suit the needs of each individual child. Whether you are looking... View Article