Taunton and South Somerset Living Oct - Nov 2021
The Autumn edition is here - filled with amazing goodies. We've got an interview with legendary baker Richard Bertinet, lots of delicious recipes, advice on redecorating the guest bedroom and of course our amazing competition page. The Autumn edition is here - filled with amazing goodies. We've got an interview with legendary baker Richard Bertinet, lots of delicious recipes, advice on redecorating the guest bedroom and of course our amazing competition page.
An enriching life like no other Which school should my child attend? Choosing the right educational environment for your child is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever have to make as a parent. But if you’re looking for a boarding school for your child, how do you choose the right one? Robin Fletcher, CEO of the Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA), explains. ‘How do I choose the right boarding school for my child?’ That’s a question we’re asked more often than any other at BSA. And when you consider the UK boarding market is one of the largest in the world, with more than 450 schools of all sizes and types, in all sorts of different locations, there isn’t a straightforward answer. But having such a wide range of choice can really work to your advantage. If you know exactly what to look for in a prospective boarding school, your child will enjoy a first-class education and gain invaluable life skills, boost their confidence, become more independent, and have the best possible preparation for adult life. The first key piece of advice I would always offer when choosing a school is that it must be a joint decision between you and your child: they have to be happy with the final choice. As I’ve mentioned, one thing there isn’t a shortage of in the UK boarding sector is choice. You need to think about the best location for your child: will they be best suited to a large school attended by several hundred students, or a smaller school with fewer pupils? Would a school in the middle of a city be better for them, or would they prefer somewhere more rural? Would they be best suited to a single sex or coeducational school? Also, will full boarding be the best option for them? Schools can offer full, weekly or flexi-boarding, so you’ll need to decide which works best for you and your child. And is an academic school right for them, or one that focuses perhaps more on sport, music or more vocational subjects? Once you’ve considered all those factors and you’ve got a shortlist of schools you’re interested in, I’d always strongly encourage you to visit those schools in person. This is the best way to tell if it’s right for your child or not, as it will be clear very quickly whether they are comfortable there. Making that final choice of the right boarding school for your child can be a lengthy process, but taking the time to get your decision absolutely right is crucial. Boarding will not suit every child or family - but for the right child, in the right school, it can offer an enriching life experience like no other. For further information about the Boarding Schools’ Association, or to search for a boarding school, please visit www.boarding. org.uk. In 2020, BSA also teamed up with Bulldog Publishing to launch Schoolplaces. org, a dedicated live information resource for schools, parents and education agents. For more information, please visit www. schoolplaces.org. Image: Courtesy of Highfield and Brookham Schools 10 | www.minervamagazines.co.uk
“ A school for the 21st century “ Scholarships at Taunton School We warmly invite day and boarding pupils from any school to apply for an award and discover the benefits of an inspiring Taunton School education. There’s still time to apply, the application deadlines are as follows: • 16+ Scholarships (Entry into Sixth Form): Friday 5th November 2021 • 11+ Scholarships (Entry into Year 7): Friday 26th November 2021 • 13+ Scholarships (Entry into Year 9): Monday 10th January 2022 • International Baccalaureate Scholarship: Monday 24th January 2022 To find out more call 01823 703703 or visit www.tauntonschool.co.uk Follow us @TauntonSchool
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“<br />
A school for the<br />
21st century<br />
“<br />
Scholarships at <strong>Taunton</strong> School<br />
We warmly invite day <strong>and</strong> boarding pupils from any school to apply for an award <strong>and</strong> discover the benefits of an<br />
inspiring <strong>Taunton</strong> School education. There’s still time to apply, the application deadlines are as follows:<br />
• 16+ Scholarships (Entry into Sixth Form): Friday 5th <strong>Nov</strong>ember <strong>2021</strong><br />
• 11+ Scholarships (Entry into Year 7): Friday 26th <strong>Nov</strong>ember <strong>2021</strong><br />
• 13+ Scholarships (Entry into Year 9): Monday 10th January 2022<br />
• International Baccalaureate Scholarship: Monday 24th January 2022<br />
To find out more call 01823 703703 or visit www.tauntonschool.co.uk<br />
Follow us @<strong>Taunton</strong>School
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