What Is the Real Job of a Sixth Form?
If you asked a group of students what the purpose of Sixth Form was, most answers would arrive...
Leweston Blog: sixth form admissions
We Don't Ask Pupils to Fit a Mould
Parents spend a great deal of time thinking about the kind of school that will suit their child....
Why Resilience Cannot Be Taught in a Classroom
Few educational qualities are discussed more often than resilience, yet few are understood less...
Why We Teach Children How to Think, Not What to Think
In Year 4, a class at Leweston spent the better part of a half-term debating whether the Romans...
What Are We Actually Preparing Children For?
There is a question that sits underneath almost every school visit, every conversation at an open...
UK School System Explained: A Plain-English Guide for International Parents
For a complete guide to choosing a UK boarding school, read: How to Choose a UK Boarding School for...
What Is a British Education? Why Families from Around the World Choose It and What It Actually Delivers
For a complete guide to choosing a UK boarding school, read: How to Choose a UK Boarding School for...
How to Choose a UK Boarding School for Your Child: A Complete Guide for International Families
The United Kingdom has been educating international students for centuries. The traditions, the...
Homesickness at Boarding School: What Really Helps (From Parents and Pupils Who've Been Through It)
Homesickness is often viewed as something to be avoided, yet it can also be part of a child's...
Financial Support for Catholic Families Choosing an Independent School
For a complete guide to financial support at Leweston, read: Bursaries and Scholarships Explained.