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Kids
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Upton House School, Windsor
Muddy says: Upton House is a nurturing school for girls and boys aged 2-11. It's got a family feel, is rated 'excellent' with a princessy past.
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The Marist School,
A pastorally strong day school for girls aged 3-18, The Marist School in Sunninghill carefully balances intellectual firepower with kindness and community.
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Highfield Prep, Maidenhead
A celebration of girl power, this 'family' oriented school is producing fearless females who are given lots of opportunities in a non hot-housey environment.
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Queen Anne’s, Caversham
Muddy says: A top girls' school set in 34 acres with cracking facilities, including a super-cool 6th form, a can-do ethos and great results.
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St George’s Ascot
Muddy says: A small, friendly girl’s secondary boarding/ day school in Berkshire, where kindness, confidence and ambition are celebrated.
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Tool up for exam success
If your teen's stress levels are entering the red zone, Esther of Gym For The Mind has some top tips to prevent a meltdown of epic proportions.
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Easter for teens
Opinionated, hard to please and always asking for cash? But enough about me – here’s what to do with your teens over the Easter break.
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Papplewick, Ascot
Muddy says: A superb non-selective boys' day and boarding school (6-13 yrs) in Ascot with a strong all-rounder reputation, impressive head and cool quirks.
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Raising a girl boss
Think you're raising your daughter to be a strong leader? Muddy chats to Highfield Prep head Joanne Leach about what it really means to embrace girl power.
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St George’s School Windsor Castle
Muddy says: More than just a chi-chi address, St George's is a chorister school, with royal links, excellent academics and music oozing from every corner.
