Blogs

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  • 01/10/24

    Boarding: What makes a house a home?

    What makes a house a home? The immediate thoughts coming to my mind are “warmth”, “comfort” and “safety”. Of course, a stand alone building itself can provide all of these but a home is much more than a house
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  • 29/07/24

    Adapting and Developing

    Our Chief Executive, Tom Beardmore-Gray is featured in the latest edition of School Management Plus magazine.  In this insightful article, Tom discusses the significant challenges that governors of independent schools are facing in the light of the shifting political environme...
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  • 24/05/24

    Structures Bring Freedom and the Curse of Choice

    Something happened today which triggered this article. It was quite minor, but it made me worried. A pupil, who was supposed to be boarding, decided at the last minute that they weren’t going to honour that choice and pulled out for no better reason than they didn’t want to do it.
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  • 09/04/24

    Building the Bridge to Boarding Recruitment

    In the competitive world of boarding schools, attracting the right students transcends borders.
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  • 04/03/24

    Lord of the AIs

    In a previous blog, Tom Beadmore-Gray - Chief Executive of the Prep Schools Trust, wrote an insightful piece (see article) on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in prep schools and the implications it may have on the future of education.
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  • 31/01/24

    Is A Piece Of The ‘Learning’ Jigsaw Missing?

    Most would agree that the purpose of the Curriculum in our amazing Prep Schools is to provide our children with a variety of incredible learning opportunities that push each one of them, beyond their personal comfort zone, both in the classroom and beyond; to develop the love of learning.
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  • 17/01/24

    The Development of Self-Esteem in the Early Years

    At Mowden Hall one of our core values is to ensure we put our children first, with a clear focus on wellbeing throughout the school. This ensures that Mowdenians grow up happily and honourably, with self-respect, confidence, a strong sense of responsibility and consideration for others and the wider...
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  • 06/12/23

    The Advantages of Early Language Education

    In an ever-connected world where cultural and linguistic diversity is celebrated, the importance of early language education cannot be overstated. As societies become increasingly intertwined, fostering a global perspective and understanding different cultures is essential.
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  • 09/10/23

    The Importance of Internet Filtering

    The Internet is a powerful tool that can be used for learning, communication, and entertainment. However, it can also be a dangerous place for children and young adults. The range of inappropriate content online can be bewildering and includes, to name but a few: pornography, violence, hate speech...
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  • 31/08/23

    Artificial Intelligence - Friend or Foe?

    It is over 150 years since the Elementary Education Act in 1870 made funding available to Local Authorities to provide education to primary aged children. 
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  • 10/07/23

    The Importance of Character

    “Be careful of your thoughts, for your thoughts become your words. Be careful of your words, for your words become your actions. Be careful of your actions, for your actions become your habits. Be careful of your habits, for your habits become your character. Be careful of your character, for...
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  • 18/05/23

    Step back, evaluate and delve into a book!

    School leaders often move from teaching, where they excelled, to leadership. When in this role, one continues to develop leadership skills, through daily experiences and challenges. Although this practical experience is invaluable in moulding a successful leader, it is equally beneficial to step bac...
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