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Why full boarding still matters in modern education – the Headmaster’s perspective

20 Nov 2025
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In a recent article for the Autumn/Winter 2025 edition of The Week Independent Schools Guide, Headmaster Ms Elizabeth Stone discussed the benefits of full boarding.

Read both sides of the debate here.

Adolescents are wired to become more independent and self-reliant. As they transition from childhood to adulthood, they’re meant to take risks, make mistakes, and explore their identity. In these crucial years, young people need to stretch the rubber band that ties them to the family unit – venturing out on their own, then returning safely, again and again.

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