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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
Walhampton School on creating strong exam foundations
Walhampton School Deputy Head Michael Hamilton-Foyn on how well-designed exams in prep years build solid foundations for independent learning and resilience
A slice of Eden in the Dominican Republic
One of the Dominican Republic's jewels, Eden Roc Cape Cana turns out to be worth those rave reviews – a total indulgence under the Caribbean sun
Thomas’s Fulham on why music is more than melody
Annette Dobson, Head of Thomas's Fulham, on the academic value and wider enrichment provided by music education in our schools
Reading champions – how schools build a love of books
All children love stories, but not all are drawn to books. So how do we stimulate their interest, build reading skills and nurture a mindset in which turning the page to find out more is a pleasure not a chore? Two…
Making of me – Joel Fearon on challenging school days and making it in sport
The Team GB sprinter and GB and Jamaica bobsleigh star Joel Fearon on challenging schooldays and the supporters who helped him go places in sport
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