I always though 13 was the right age with 11 being just that bit too young.
Looking around now at future options. I still have the above belief, but a lot of schools, especially state boarding schools, start at 11, not 13, therefore wondering what people thought was the best age? Is it best to go from 11 and be there the whole way through? If starting at 13, when the school starts at 11, how well do children integrate into existing boarding houses?
I appreciate something very similar has been asked recently, but particularly interested in
a) what age people think is the ‘best’ age for coping with boarding
b) entry at 13 into state boarding
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Best age for boarding; 11 or 13?
WhereWeGoingNext · 16/12/2022 13:55
SurpriseSparDay · 28/12/2022 12:00
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bridgetjonesmassivepants · 16/12/2022 13:59
Why does your child need to 'cope' with boarding? Why don't you just keep them at home with the family?
Your question makes it sound as though you think boarding is going to be traumatic at either age so why are you even considering it?
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