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Kids
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Caldicott School, Farnham Royal
Set next to Burnham Beeches nature reserve in leafy South Bucks, Caldicott offers a homely atmosphere whilst still nailing it as a top feeder school to both Eton and Harrow.
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Thornton College, Milton Keynes
A peaceful rural setting and nurturing ethos underpins this high-achieving all girls school 3-18 in North Buckinghamshire
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Winchester House School, Brackley, Northants
An excellent non-selective co-ed day and boarding school (3-13 yrs) on the Bucks/Oxon/Northants borders with a strong all-rounder reputation and an impressive head.
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7 things adults can learn from teenagers
Teenagers are snowflakes, always on Insta and wear silly clothes, right? Wrong! We spoke to a group of super-smart teens to get beyond the clichés - and garnered some unexpectedly ace advice.
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Ashfold School, Dorton, Mid Bucks
Muddy says: This bucolic co-ed prep school for day pupils and boarders in the rolling hills of Buckinghamshire is family-oriented with a deserved reputation for its all-rounder offering.
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The Bull on Bell Street, Henley
I'm a big fan of this stylish brewery/restaurant - it ticks the boxes for cocktail drinkers, girl's lunches, family roasts and pretty much everything in between. Read on for my brand new review.
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Moulsford School, Moulsford
Muddy says: A highly-regarded boy’s prep school in South Oxon in a stonkingly lovely setting on the Thames, with a strong reputation for sport and extracurricular activities.
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The Manor Preparatory School, Abingdon
Check out my update on this highly-regarded day school in Abingdon with fantastic ISI reports (excellent across the board) for kids 2-11 years old.
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Outdoor learning rules
Today’s kids spend half the amount of time playing outside per week than their parents did. Read these 5 ways to harness outdoor learning from Chandlings head Christine Cook and brandish them at your school office!
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Maltman’s Green School
Muddy says: Formidable facilities with a particular strength in gymnastics make up this effective 12 acre non-selective girls' day school in leafy Gerrards Cross.
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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!
