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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

Hurst College is riding high

Hurst College is riding high

Hurst College has a superb location in Sussex horse country, and it is expanding its riding and training opportunities for pupils – from grassroots up

Ask the experts: Wolfthorn Knight Tuition on 11+ support for an anxious student

Ask the experts: Wolfthorn Knight Tuition on 11+ support for an anxious student

Wolfthorn Knight Tuition Lead Practitioner for Mathematics Sunny Garcha on building the confidence of an anxious child and helping prepare them for the 11+

Francis Holland School Regent's Park on education for life

Francis Holland School Regent’s Park on education for life

Katharine Woodcock, Headmistress of Francis Holland School Regent's Park, on beyond-the-class education to build skills for life

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Why a co-educational learning environment could be right for your child
Two children's books to inspire creativity
Hurst College on fostering a spirit of belonging
New Head at Francis Holland School, Sloane Square
Reddam House on teaching tomorrow's skillset
The Kingsley School, Royal Leamington Spa to become co-ed
Seven benefits of an international school for young children
Healthy competition – why school sports are so important
Culture online – fun for young museum explorers
Young at heart – the reinvented Young V&A
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