Kids
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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 Bucks, Oxon and beyond.
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St George’s, Windsor Castle
More than just a chi-chi address, St George's is a school with royal links, excellent academics, kindness is King and music oozes from every corner.
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Horris Hill Prep, Newbury
Muddy says: A small, high-achieving rural prep with a brand new Lower School. We think you'll love the family vibe, welcome emphasis on individuality, 'joining in' and good manners.
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Eagle House School, Sandhurst
Looking for a non-selective co-ed school with a strong all-rounder reputation and first class facilities? Well, whaddya know!
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Harrow School online – your prayers answered?
Combining Harrow's heritage with leading online tech, Harrow School Online offers co-ed learning for ages 16-18. We spoke to the new head for the full lowdown.
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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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7 fun things to do in the garden with kids
Make a mini golf course, plant a jam jar garden and measure a tree with your bum! Cabin fever begone with these cool gardening ideas kids will dig.
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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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FREE specialist fitness class for tweens and teens
FitLife Academy focuses on fun,safe online fitness classes for 10-15 year olds. Try for free and, if they like it, use our exclusive deal to keep them active (and out of your hair) all month!
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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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Mental health: Give your kids a happiness MOT
Think kids don't have a care in the world? Lockdown has taken its toll and young people are struggling. Here's some practical advice to help when they're not feeling OK.
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Moulsford School, Moulsford
A long term Muddy favourite, Moulsford boys' prep school on the Berks/Oxon border has an idyllic riverside setting and a reputation for sporting excellence. Read our review here.
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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!
Fun Finder
Making plans? Find your perfect Pub, Inn, Hotel, Café, Restaurant or Bar across the Muddy counties.
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