The urban guide to the countryside -
Kids
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Howe Green House School, Bishop’s Stortford
This lovely co-ed Prep and nursery on the Herts/Essex border has a village school feel and puts the needs of individual pupils first with an outstanding pastoral offering.
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Your ultimate October half-term guide
School's out (again - eek!) but panic not. With our bumper Half Term guide you'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to keeping the little terrors out of the house. Aaaand breathe...
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Swanbourne House School, Swanbourne
Muddy says: This bucolic, rural prep school on the Bucks/Beds border has had quite a year, with a new, dynamic, sometimes controversial head teacher. Twelve months on, here's my update.
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Westbrook Hay Prep School, Hemel Hempstead
Muddy says: This outdoorsy and nurturing co-ed prep has stunning facilities and isn't scared of healthy competition.
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Kimbolton School (Prep School), Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
Muddy says: A highly-regarded co-ed prep school on the Cambridgeshire border in a beautiful rural setting, known for its amazing facilities, extra-curricular activities and family-orientated atmosphere.
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Kimbolton School (Senior), Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
Muddy says: You'll find 120 acres of glorious grounds and a stunning castle setting at this high-achieving co-ed senior school for day pupils and boarders age 11 - 18, with a strong all-rounder reputation and great results. Fancy a closer look?
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Berkhamsted School Senior Boys, Girls and Sixth
These two single sex Senior schools and Co-ed Sixth Form offer a melting pot of traditional and modern facilities and values which combine to bring a vibrant and dynamic education to their students.
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St Hilda’s Prep School, Bushey
Muddy says: This petite girls' Prep school puts empathy and education for the future at the forefront of the curriculum, producing academically robust and emotionally resilient young women.
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Tring Park School for the Performing Arts
Muddy says: Lights, Camera, Action - and very likely international fame. This awesome local performing arts school has a to-die-for alumni list and a healthy, sensible work ethic for its young talent.
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St Joseph’s in the Park, Hertingfordbury
Muddy says: Meadow views, mindfulness and a Mongolian yurt await at this bucolic Hertfordshire prep school, but they don't belie a rich and rewarding academic and co-curricular culture.
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Back-to-school essentials
Holidays nearly over? Oh, what a *shame*! Sort your kids with our pick of everything they need for the new school term - and then it's a party round at mine.
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Sweetest summer fashion
There's no shortage of gorgeous children's companies, but high street brand Joules is our pick for the best-dressed kids on the beach.
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Cute babywear
Is there a new little prince or princess in your family too? Click this way for the cutest newborn clothes around. Awwww!
