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Thoughts from the staff, pupils and alumni of Leweston School.

The Middle of the Class: Why Average Children Often Flourish at a Smaller Prep School

There is a particular type of parental anxiety that doesn't get talked about much at prep school...

What Does 'Individualised Learning' Actually Mean? (And How to Tell If a School Really Does It)

Walk into almost any school's open day and you'll hear some version of the same line: we really...

What Makes a School Feel Like Home?

Ask any parent who has visited a lot of schools, and they'll tell you the same thing: one of them...

The Importance of Computer Science Education in School: Empowering Boys and Girls for the Future

In today’s increasingly digital world, computer science has emerged as a fundamental subject that...

My Child Is Lost in Their School. What a Smaller School Actually Changes.

The transition to secondary school is one of the bigger steps in a child's education and for many...

What Age Should You Move Your Child to a Private School?

If you're considering an independent school for the first time, one of the most common fears is...

What Is Forest School? And Why Some of the Best Learning Happens Outside the Classroom

There is a particular kind of child who is hard to teach indoors. They are bright, you can see it,...

Prep School vs Primary School: What's the Difference and Is It Worth Switching?

Many families who contact us have never seriously considered a prep school before. They arrive with...