Hi
We are a military family who are considering boarding schools for our boys. The first child will start either Yr5 or Yr 6 depending on when our next posting moves us on.
Both myself and husband had happy experiences of boarding school so we are pro the experience it offers.
After nearly two years of very considered list making, visits, research etc we have whittled it down to Dean Close and Malvern College (with them starting at the associated prep The Downs).
I realise they are very different schools. I think the boys would be happy in either and thrive after what has been a Shakey start to education due to constant moves. Insider knowledge would really help.
Background to our requirements
Location - both right for us
Good number of wkend boarders.
Some experience of forces families.
Good pastoral care
Sport (athletics, swimming, rugby, tennis their current favourites)
Academically right - they are both SEN due to 'delayed learning from lack of being taught' (that's a whole other conversation! However they are bright and catching up quick.)
A prep that feeds to the snr school, the eldest has had enough of moving and wants a 'forever school'
I have read every thread on here for both schools and you all have offered great advice already. However I wondered if there was knowledge of both and an opinion on what might suit a particular child.
Thanks