Why Friendships Matter as Much as Learning
Children who feel secure, connected, and that they belong are learning better, meaning friendships are not a distraction from education, but the foundation for it.
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Lady Barn House School
What Can You Really Learn From a School Open Day?
Drawing on her experience of helping families navigate the admissions process, Beth McPhee, Admissions Manager at Lady Barn House School, shares what parents can – and cannot – learn from an Open Day.
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Wraparound Care: Supporting Busy Families
When parents ask about wraparound care, they are often thinking about logistics. What they are really asking is how school
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June diary: Prep School Open Days in Cheshire & Manchester
A handful of leading prep schools across Cheshire and Greater Manchester are opening their doors over the next couple of weeks, giving families the perfect opportunity to look around, meet the teachers and get a feel for school life before everyone disappears for the summer.
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Does Class Size Matter? What Helps Children Thrive at School
Class size is one of the first things parents compare when choosing a school. Smaller classes can seem an obvious advantage – fewer children, more attention, more support. But the reality is more nuanced.
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Altrincham Preparatory Wins the Inaugural APS Chess Tournament!
First-ever APS Inter-school Chess Tournament, was hosted at Marlborough Road, where eight local schools competed, showcasing impressive skill, strategy, and sportsmanship.
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