It is true that an independent school education, particularly at senior school, can be expensive, and may seem out of reach to some families. The good news, however, is that the vast majority of independent schools have s...
A long holiday or even half term with a teenager can test the bonds of family relations. A range of entertaining activities is offered but none is acceptable unless conducted in the company of other teenagers. At this poi...
Considering a boarding school for your daughter? Worried about how she will feel away from home and family? Read a Head’s view of the benefits enjoyed by girls in smaller boarding communities today… Many of the ...
The Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) is a body approved for the purpose of inspection under Section 162A of the Education Act 2002. As such, it reports to the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) on ...
Q. Should I send my daughter to boarding school if she wants to, even though I’m against it? A. I wonder why you’re against sending your daughter to boarding school…How up to date is your knowledge of boardi...
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