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Today's independent boarding schools can provide a welcoming, inspiring environment in which your child can flourish

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To board or not to board? That is the question

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Bring your hamster: settling in at boarding school

The stereotypes of rigid regimes, stern matrons and cold showers have long gone. Boarding schools are friendly places where the staff do their utmost to help your children settle in …read more

Healthcare gets five stars at private schools by Gareth Salter Rated: 4.0

Guardians need to be there come hell or high water by Rosa Ingram Rated: 3.5

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Next step for Stonar

The Wiltshire school reveals plans to become a co-educational facility as of 2016 …read more

Skills for life

JANE GANDEE, headmistress of St Swithun’s School in Winchester explains why weekly boarding makes perfect sense …read more

The benefits of boarding: Gareth Doodes, headmaster of Milton Abbey School on why it's good to board

Gareth Doodes talks about boarding schools …read more

To board or not to board? That is the question

Boarding school is a great opportunity for some children, and offers the chance to make friendships for life, but it may not suit all. Find out if it's right for your family …read more

Bring your hamster: settling in at boarding school

The stereotypes of rigid regimes, stern matrons and cold showers have long gone. Boarding schools are friendly places where the staff do their utmost to help your children settle in …read more

Guardians need to be there come hell or high water

By law, all children who come to study in the UK need a guardian. How do you find a person who you can trust and, if you want to become a guardian, how do you get involved? …read more

Healthcare gets five stars at private schools

Round-the-clock care is offered to children at boarding schools by highly qualified staff working in modern medical centres. Some also offer a counselling service …read more

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