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Here you’ll find the lowdown on prep schools: boarding or day; mixed or co-ed; the options seem endless. This section aims to help you make an informed decision for your child by offering a wealth of relevant advice from teachers and specialists to support you while you and your child navigate the schooling system.
Prep Articles
Young V&A’s animation sensation
Young V&A's exhibition about the animation of great British export Aardman is a treat for visitors young and old – not least for the opportunity to get up close to Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Morph and…
Abbot’s Hill School on selective thinking
The Head of Abbot's Hill School Sharon Schanschieff discusses the pros and cons of selective and non-selective schools
Berkhamsted Schools on setting digital boundaries
Jo Hughes, Group Director of EdTech at Berkhamsted Schools, on setting boundaries to support children and families by going smartphone free
St Catherine’s, Bramley on education for good
Emma Watson, Head of St Catherine's, Bramley, on why we must help children focus on the importance of not just doing well academically, but doing good through their choices
Eltham College on independence days
The team at Eltham College discuss the value of residential trips for building academic and life skills – and lifelong memories
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