Kids
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Luckley House, Wokingham
This small, selective, co-ed school (ages 11-18) is absolutely flying. Superb results, excellent sports programme, big on the performing arts and nailing life skills. Intrigued? You should be
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Hot off the press: meet the new head at Crosfields School
Exciting times at Crosfields School in Reading – it's just appointed its first ever female head. Caroline Townshend talks to Muddy about her move to Berkshire and plans for the future
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Eton End Prep School
Don't judge a book by its cover, Eton End School in Datchet, for ages 3-11, is traditional on the outside but leading the charge when its come to equality and growth mindset.
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St George’s, Windsor Castle
More than just a chichi address, St George's is leading the charge in educational reform as the UK's first IB prep. It's a school with academic rigour, royal links and a place where kindness is king.
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Moulsford School, Moulsford
A highly-regarded boy’s prep school in South Oxon in a stonkingly lovely setting on the Thames, with a strong reputation for sport and extracurricular activities.
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St John’s Beaumont, Old Windsor
An under the radar prep that's laser focussed on the softer skills and academic rigour to produce well-rounded socially intelligent boys.
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Meet the head: St Joseph’s College
St Joseph's College in Reading has a new head. We caught up with Laura Stotesbury about her plans for the school, wellbeing, world events and how to help reluctant readers.
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Nail your exam prep! The expert guide for kids
Breathe deep! Who better to coach you through how to make the most of revision and stay cool ahead of exams, than Head of St Joseph's College, Laura Stotesbury?
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Girl power! Are single sex schools the answer?
It's the ultimate education dilemma: single-sex or co-ed? We sat down with Queen Anne's new Head to get the lowdown on why she thinks single-sex is more relevant for girls.
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Cheam School, Headley, nr Newbury
A top co-ed prep near Newbury with whopper facilities, surrounded by 100 stunning acres. What's not to love?
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Christmas gift guide: for tweens & teens
Wondering what to get those mopey teens? From TikTok gadgets to trendy fashion to the all-important skincare, here are 28 hand-picked gift ideas they'll love (even if they won't admit it).
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Does the world need another online school?
Pearson Online Academy UK Global thinks so! With the launch of the educational behemoth's founding school in September, Muddy gets the lowdown from Principal Jo Vigneron
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No Easter childcare? We’ve got it sorted
Can’t bear to have kids lolling around the house over the Easter hols? No fear: help is at hand with the return of Ultimate Activity Camps across the Muddy counties.
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Half-term hack: the best online courses for kids
Run out of ways to entertain the kiddos? Check out Muddy's list of the best online classes and workshops that you can do from anywhere across the country, just in time for half-term.
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6 reasons to consider InterHigh
If you're one of the many parents considering an alternative to mainstream education right now, virtual school InterHigh could be the answer to your prayers.
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Is it time to try an online school?
With many children struggling to study at home and doubts over September start dates, specialist ‘virtual’ schools are gaining huge traction - but what do they offer that’s different?
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Parent ‘Lockdown learning’ survey – the results
Earlier this month we commissioned our own comprehensive survey amongst Muddy readers into Lockdown Learning – and we’ve been blown away by the response! Thank you to the 1200 of you who expressed how you felt about virtual-schooling, the difficulties you and your children were facing, as well as revealing surprise success stories and offering […]
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Easter activities SORTED!
Are you in Half-Term recovery mode? Now the kids are back at school (praise be), plan for an easier Easter with Barracudas Activity Day Camps – I reckon your ankle-biters will love it.
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Your ultimate Autumn Walks guide
Grab your kids, your besties, your dog and anyone else who is free to join you on our first Autumn Walks initiative with Joules - and win coats and wellies for the whole family!