Insights & Articles

Celebrating diversity in boarding life

Exposure to different cultures from a young age, whether in boarding or daily school life, helps young people increase their global awareness and cultural consciousness. Multicultural education creates a safe, accepting, and successful learning environment for all.

Sixth Form Case Study

A Level Success Stories

“During the last two years in the Sixth Form, I’ve enjoyed The Future Ready Programme, which has helped me prepare for university. I particularly enjoyed the lessons on money management, budgeting, meal planning and what it means to be a member of a global society and help drive change.”

News Sixth Form

A level Results 2022

Pupils at The Royal achieved strong A level results as the first cohort to sit exams since 2019. Pupils cited the high-quality online provision, the flexi boarding with extra academic support in the run-up to exams and the consistent, individualised care from teachers as reasons for their success.

Teachers Blogs Boarding

The importance of health and wellbeing in boarding life

Over the last decade, wellbeing in education has received much attention and publicity. This article reflects on what it means to be ‘happy’ and how we encourage that sense of self-worth. In a school setting, especially one which involves boarding.

Teachers Blogs Prep

What value and place does poetry have in the classroom?

Poetry is an invaluable resource in any young reader’s literacy journey. The power of a good poem can help make reading a reality for young children.

Teachers Blogs Pre-Prep

Why is the first year of school so important?

Every year of a child’s life is unique, each presenting experiential opportunities to shape one’s future, but there is something particularly precious about the early years. Between the ages of 0 and 5, children make the most rapid progress in their development.