UK INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS


“As pupils progress through the school they increasingly take on greater responsibility, culminating in a bespoke leadership programme for Sixth formers.” Nick Seward, headmaster, Kingham Hill School, Oxfordshire (coeducational independent day and boarding school for pupils aged 11–18)


“Most teaching staff are involved in the life of a


House. New pupils find themselves in a safe and stimulating environment, with a highly experienced, enthusiastic pastoral team on hand to encourage and supervise. “As


they progress through the House, pupils are


challenged to take on increasing responsibility for the care and leadership of others. In all Houses there are excellent arrangements for study, with two hours of supervised evening school on five nights of the week.” Diana Cree, director of external relations & communications,


Lancing College, Worthing (independent day and boarding school for pupils aged 13–18)


THE IMPORTANCE OF PASTORAL CARE “A buddy system is in place for all relocating children and


there is always a period of induction at the start of the academic year to help pupils get to know each other. The House system incorporates multiple year groups which helps to create Culford’s


“By providing a safe and structured environment, students can immediately focus their attention on their academics and on making new friends. Prefects play an instrumental role in helping new students adjust by providing support and encouragement because they too were once ‘new boarders’. “The faculty also come from many different countries; the experience of living outside of our home country allows us to share and understand the uncertainties and difficulties that come with living in a new environment.” Taniea Engel, house parent and upper school English


teacher, TASIS The American School in England (co-educational international school near London for day (ages 3-18) and boarding pupils (ages 14-18))


family feel and offers support throughout the age groups. “We support children in maintaining a sense of wellbeing by having in-house counsellors in all boarding Houses in addition to an on-site medical centre. These measures are in place to make sure children are happy at school and they are encouraged to seek advice from one of the many counsellors if they are struggling with any aspect.” From a discussion with boarding staff, Culford School, Suffolk (coeducational independent day and boarding school for pupils aged 1–18)


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