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An enriching life like no other Which school should my child attend? Choosing the right educational environment for your child is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever have to make as a parent. But if you’re looking for a boarding school for your child, how do you choose the right one? Robin Fletcher, CEO of the Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA), explains. ‘How do I choose the right boarding school for my child?’ That’s a question we’re asked more often than any other at BSA. And when you consider the UK boarding market is one of the largest in the world, with more than 450 schools of all sizes and types, in all sorts of different locations, there isn’t a straightforward answer. But having such a wide range of choice can really work to your advantage. If you know exactly what to look for in a prospective boarding school, your child will enjoy a first-class education and gain invaluable life skills, boost their confidence, become more independent, and have the best possible preparation for adult life. The first key piece of advice I would always offer when choosing a school is that it must be a joint decision between you and your child: they have to be happy with the final choice. As I’ve mentioned, one thing there isn’t a shortage of in the UK boarding sector is choice. You need to think about the best location for your child: will they be best suited to a large school attended by several hundred students, or a smaller school with fewer pupils? Would a school in the middle of a city be better for them, or would they prefer somewhere more rural? Would they be best suited to a single sex or coeducational school? Also, will full boarding be the best option for them? Schools can offer full, weekly or flexi-boarding, so you’ll need to decide which works best for you and your child. And is an academic school right for them, or one that focuses perhaps more on sport, music or more vocational subjects? Once you’ve considered all those factors and you’ve got a shortlist of schools you’re interested in, I’d always strongly encourage you to visit those schools in person. This is the best way to tell if it’s right for your child or not, as it will be clear very quickly whether they are comfortable there. Making that final choice of the right boarding school for your child can be a lengthy process, but taking the time to get your decision absolutely right is crucial. Boarding will not suit every child or family - but for the right child, in the right school, it can offer an enriching life experience like no other. For further information about the Boarding Schools’ Association, or to search for a boarding school, please visit www.boarding. org.uk. In 2020, BSA also teamed up with Bulldog Publishing to launch Schoolplaces. org, a dedicated live information resource for schools, parents and education agents. For more information, please visit www. schoolplaces.org. Image: Courtesy of Highfield and Brookham Schools 8 | www.minervamagazines.co.uk
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