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Kids
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Hey, parents, leave those kids alone!
A new parenting manual urges us to back off and let our kids take the lead. Veteran teacher (and mother of three) Esther Wojcicki on why being a ‘panda mum’ is the way forward.
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St Clare’s, Oxford
Muddy says: A collegiate-style day and boarding school for 15-19 year olds in central Oxford, with a huge international intake (40 nationalities!), a sole focus on International Baccalaureate and strong results.
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May half term sorted!
But Easter was only yesterday I hear you cry! Don't worry, Muddy has you covered with the best family-friendly things to do over May half term in Oxon, Bucks and beyond.
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St Edward’s School
Muddy says: One of the very few city-based boarding schools in the UK, with a reputation for friendliness and inclusivity. A major school for IB in the UK.
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Crazy for the Curzon
Is this the coolest cinema in Bucks & Oxon? 5 reasons you should watch your next film at the Curzon Oxford.
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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!
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Tudor Hall, Banbury, North Oxon
Muddy says: An small, friendly girl’s secondary boarding/ day school in North Oxon in a beautiful location, there's a welcome emphasis on 'joining in' and good manners.
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Carrdus School, near Banbury, Oxon
Muddy says: A small, intimate, 'family' oriented prep school, Carrdus School near Banbury is a good option for those who resolutely don't want to hot-house their kids.
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4 ways to shake up your child’s education
Jane Thorpe is the current head of Swanbourne House School in Buckinghamshire, having previously been a Family Court Judge. One of only two local prep school heads I know with no prior teaching experience (David Faber at Summer Field Oxford being the other) but with a work ethic and passion for education that’s positively turbo-charged, […]
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Rye St Antony School, Nr Headington, Oxford
Muddy says: A non-selective day/boarding school for girls 3-18 and boys 3-11 years a mile from central Oxford with a reputation for friendliness and a non-hothousy environment.
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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.
