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For parents thinking about their little one’s first foray into independent schooling, the process can seem daunting. Often the sheer quantity of available information overwhelms. Here you’ll find relevant information, carefully curated to prepare you for the exciting journey, from tips on choosing the right school to advice from specialists.

Pre-Prep Articles

Aysgarth School on building skills for life

Aysgarth School on building skills for life

Aysgarth School Headmaster Jonathon Anderson discusses the importance of 'life skills' that help children connect, have trust and become independent

Growing evidence – a major new study into education

Growing evidence – a major new study into education

A major long-term study will provide important data on both UK education and growing up during and after the pandemic

Parent Power: Chaos theory & how to cope with children's messy ways

Parent Power: Chaos theory & how to cope with children’s messy ways

Not one of the parenting manuals prepared you for children's ability to create such an extraordinary amount of mess

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Ravenscourt Park Prep on 'marvellous mistakes'
What to consider when looking at a potential school’s curriculum
The Downs Malvern / Building bright futures
Abingdon House School on a maths positive approach to dyscalculia
TASIS England named ISA Boarding School of the Year
Rosemead Prep Head says we should embrace AI in education
Kew Green Prep on looking beyond data
Parent power: Collector mania and how to live with it
Eaton House The Manor Girls' School on building soft skills
Jacqueline Wilson on a magic revival
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