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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
Six UK camping hotspots
From family fun to adults-only, the UK offers a huge choice of camping experiences. We asked the experts at Pitchup.com to pick six treasures for an idyllic summer break
Moor Park School on the modern prep education
James Duffield, Headmaster of Shropshire co-ed school Moor Park, on why a modern prep education remains as relevant as ever
Turtle Tots on the vital importance of water confidence
Caroline Sparks, Co-Founder of swim programme Turtle Tots, on why it's vital young children gain confidence and competence in water as early as possible
Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate on the STEM advantage
Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate Academic Director Kevin Oldershaw how STEM subjects deliver transferable skills to benefit all students, wherever their passions lie
Ask the experts: Simply Learning Tuition on the value of hiring a summer tutor
Nathaniel McCullagh, Managing Director of Simply Learning Tuition, on summer tutoring to prepare for the Common Entrance
Queen’s Gate School on the importance of teaching bragging rights
Queen's Gate School Principal Amy Wallace on why we need to teach girls to talk up their achievements, not talk themselves down
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