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From Home to Boarding: How to Navigate the Transition with Dr. Lisa Fahey

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In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Lisa Fahey, a psychologist specialising in trauma recovery and behavioral interventions for young people. As a mother of five former boarders, Dr. Lisa brings both professional expertise and personal experience to the table—making her insights invaluable for families navigating the boarding journey. This chat focuses on how parents can…

Our top tips for scholarship and bursary applications

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In the lead-up to becoming a new boarding family at a school, you consider it a real privilege that your child has been given a spot and you’re often immersed in completing a myriad of forms and getting ready for all the opportunities.

For many families, the financial commitment of boarding school can put a grey cloud above the whole situation, but it doesn’t necessarily need to.

2022 Gift Guide for Boarding Students

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While thoughts may not have yet turned to the final preparations before your child begins boarding school, it’s always great for family and friends to have some gift inspo to run with. This one’s for the new or old boarder! Our top Christmas gifts for anyone starting boarding next year or heading back. We took…

Why boarding school is an education for life

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Whether your child has just begun their boarding journey or is soon to graduate, you can feel confident that they will walk away from school with an understanding far more valuable than algebra or knowledge of the battles of modern history.