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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
St Swithun’s School on the value of telling stories
St Swithun's School Head of English Naomi Anson on the powerful wellbeing and creative benefits of enabling young people to tell their stories
Day in the life: Joint Chief Cadet Captains of Pangbourne College
Jemimah and Will, joint Chief Cadet Captains of College at Berkshire's Pangbourne College, share a day in their busy lives
Robot stories – Simon Packham’s timely tale about tackling anxiety
Bullying, EBSA and school anxiety are tackled head on in Simon Packham's heart-warming novel for middle-grade readers
Warwick School on ensuring a smooth senior transition
John Bond, Headmaster of Warwick Junior School, on the careful process of preparing children for a smooth transition to their senior school
Falcons School on building critical thinking skills
Falcons School, Putney Head Sara Williams-Ryan on why inspiring curiosity and critical thinking are the best ways to develop truly ambitious learners
Elevator pitch: Why study Business?
From start-ups to global corporations, the world badly needs smart thinkers and doers to create, innovate and generate prosperity. Two experts in the field give their elevator pitch for why Business is a subject worth…
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