We recently spent a really useful morning visiting both Repton Prep and Repton School in Derbyshire, giving us a chance to see the full Repton journey from the early years through to Sixth Form. Repton Prep Repton Prep, for children aged 3 to 13, has a lovely sense of space […]
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The Month of the Military Child takes place each April, recognising the experiences of children growing up in Armed Forces families. Through our work, and our own experience as Army families, we have spent time with many children and young people growing up in these communities. Their lives are often […]
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It has been a busy and rewarding start to the year for us at Claire Calder Consultancy, with time spent visiting a wide range of UK boarding schools and strengthening our relationships with the people behind them. Time at the British Boarding School Workshop One of the highlights was attending […]
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After asking whether full boarding is the right option, many parents begin researching pastoral care in UK boarding schools and how their child will be supported day to day. For families considering UK boarding schools, particularly those living overseas, serving in HM Forces or relocating regularly, wellbeing and pastoral care […]
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For many families, summer school begins as a simple idea: keeping learning going, building confidence, trying something new. Increasingly, however, parents are asking a bigger question. Can summer school genuinely help prepare a child for UK boarding school or even for university later on? Many families arrive at the idea […]
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Is full boarding right for my child at a UK boarding school
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Welcome and First Impressions King’s Bruton is a co-educational day and boarding school set in the heart of Bruton and surrounded by rolling Somerset countryside. Before half-term, we had the pleasure of visiting the school, and from the outset the atmosphere felt warm and purposeful, with a strong sense of […]
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Welcome and First Impressions Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting Brockhurst & Marlston, the twin preparatory schools set within a beautiful Berkshire estate near Newbury. From the outset, the experience felt both engaging and memorable. The setting is calm, spacious, and well suited to prep school life, while the […]
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Welcome and First Impressions Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting Queen Anne’s, Caversham, and the experience proved genuinely inspiring. Set within 35 acres of Berkshire parkland, the school offers a calm and purposeful environment. From the moment I arrived, I noticed the confidence of the pupils, the warmth of […]
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Welcome and First Impressions Recently, we had the pleasure of visiting The Oratory Prep School, and would like to extend our thanks to Andrew De Silva, Head, for such a generous and engaging tour. From the outset, the warmth of the welcome and the clarity of the school’s values were […]
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