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
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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, the school welcomes its first cohort of Year 5 boarders, who will experience two years at the... 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
Recognising the physical and mental value of sport
June 29, 2021 11:12 am Leave your thoughtsAll independent schools aim to create an activity diet that engages all pupils in an enjoyable, challenging and meaningful way,... View Article
Boarding and adolescence
June 29, 2021 11:04 am Leave your thoughtsAt an age and stage where adolescents might be pushing against parents’ guided activities or shying away from the potential... View Article
Twenty-first century learning
June 29, 2021 10:53 am Leave your thoughtsHaving committed fully in 2019 to developing our digital strategy, all our teachers were provided with a Microsoft pen-enabled device, and... View Article
A breath of fresh air – young people and the outdoors
June 29, 2021 10:48 am Leave your thoughtsHealth and wellbeing Anecdotally, immersing ourselves in the sights, smells and sounds of nature helps us to clear and focus... View Article
Profiting from your studies
June 29, 2021 10:39 am Leave your thoughtsAt Dauntsey’s we have seen the subject growing in popularity over the years. Out of a typical year group, between... View Article