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Academic Progress and Goal Setting at the Boys’ Prep School
Academic Progress Monitoring At Surbiton High Boys’ Prep School — a leading Boys’ Private School and highly regarded Boys Prep School in Surrey — academic progress is seen not as…
Helping Children Stay Motivated After the Christmas Break
Start of Spring Term The return to normality after the Christmas holidays can be a challenging adjustment for the whole family. Children have grown accustomed to a different rhythm to…
Starting a New Term at a Boys’ Preparatory School
Returning to school after the Christmas break can be a big change for boys and parents alike. At Surbiton High Boys’ Prep School, the start of term is designed to help boys settle back quickly, feel confident…
Keeping Children Motivated Through Autumn and Winter
As autumn settles in and winter approaches, many families notice that children’s motivation can dip. Shorter days, colder weather, and darker evenings often make it harder to stay active, engaged,…
Choosing the Right Senior School: A Guide for Families
Choosing the right Senior School in the UK is one of the most important decisions a family can make. Whether you’re just beginning to explore your options or preparing for…
Meet Ozzy: Our Boys’ Prep School Dog Mentor
At the heart of the Boys’ Prep wellbeing programme is a very special team member – Ozzy, our beloved school dog mentor. Ozzy is a six-year-old Labrador Retriever with a…
What to look for at a School Open Event: A Parent’s Guide
Open events are a valuable opportunity to see a school in action, meet staff and pupils, and get a feel for whether it might be the right fit for your…
AI and knowledge: Do we need to know anything?
Written by Mr Matthew Shoults, Principal, Surbiton High School Are Graduates Ready for the Modern Workplace? Employers regularly complain that graduates emerge into the jobs market without the skills for…
Why Autumn Open Events Matter: Making the Most of Your Visit
Independent School Open Days As the new academic year gets underway, many families begin exploring independent school open days in London to find the right fit for their child. Surbiton…
Understanding the GCSE Grading System
Each August, as envelopes are opened and results revealed, the numbers on a GCSE certificate represent years of commitment, perseverance, and intellectual curiosity. Yet, for many parents who studied in…
