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development of cultural understanding and language opportunities and strive to encourage students to be open to exciting friendship opportunities,” Ms Bedborough says.
Looking to the future of boarding Rob Stonier of Junior King’s, believes the future of modern boarding looks bright. “There will be a greater demand from international pupils for places at UK schools as parents aspire to have their children educated in a UK boarding school.” Mr Stonier also believes flexible arrangements will continue
to be popular. Quelli Coles from Vinehall School agrees. “Wrap- around care for busy, working parents, such as early drop off for breakfast and optional stays at the weekend will increase, as will further boarding options.” The role of technology, which has changed communication
between parents, teachers and children at boarding schools beyond recognition, will also have crucial part to play. “Modern boarding is all about communication,” says a
spokesperson for Cottesmore School. “We are always trying to find better and easier ways to communicate with parents, who may well be in London or abroad. Technology is seemingly the answer. We are installing a new parent portal and use several forms of social media and modern smart phone apps to communicate with parents.” Perhaps the final words should go to Steve Gardner, head of
lower school at King Edward’s Witley, as he describes a typical Wednesday evening during term time, “It’s 8pm, my boarders are with my wife undertaking a musical theatre rehearsal which involves blasting out top West End hits in our new music room.
“An hour previously and they were all studiously working on their
prep. And let’s not forget the 14 Under 13 footballers who returned from a rival school with 12 goals. All of the boarders will soon help Matron make toasties for the house, followed by social time before completing 10 minutes of house jobs and then heading off to bed.” “Parents have become acutely aware that modern boarding is a
nurturing and family based environment, and they are embracing it with open arms.”
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