Kids

Sandroyd Prep School

We were blown away by this co-ed prep school on the stunning Rushmore Estate - acres of bucolic grounds, impressive results and lots of old-fashioned fun
Leehurst Swan School

Muddy says: Want a one-stop, pastoral education for your family? This friendly, co-ed, all through to 16 day school with a pre-school on site is small but perfectly formed.
It’s the personal touch

For the enlightened independent school, lock-down and the virtual summer term it brought with it, highlighted the power of an existing, all-embracing pastoral offering.
Virtual School Open Days

Looking for a school in these strange times? Unsurprisingly, these clever schools have stepped up to the plate and have arranged spectacular virtual open days for the coming weeks. Fancy a peak? Book in now.
Cheltenham Ladies College

Muddy says: One of the best day and boarding girls' schools in the UK, Cheltenham Ladies College has wow-factor facilities, brilliant results and a uniquely international vibe.
Is it time to try an online school?

With many children struggling to study at home and doubts over September start dates, specialist ‘virtual’ schools are gaining huge traction - but what do they offer that’s different?
Parent ‘Lockdown learning’ survey – the results

Earlier this month we commissioned our own comprehensive survey amongst Muddy readers into Lockdown Learning – and we’ve been blown away by the response! Thank you to the 1200 of you who expressed how you felt about virtual-schooling, the difficulties you and your children were facing, as well as revealing surprise success stories and offering […]
Embley, Romsey

As well as a brand spanking new name to represent big leaps forward, Embley School in Romsey is a warm, unstuffy environment for kids to utterly thrive in.
Supervising siblings in lockdown?

Ah, then you might need some tips with helping them get along!
Ready for homeschooling?

Muddy enlists help to get parents prepared for the challenges of back to school at home
Get creative! 6 fun at-home classes for kids

School's out for... well, nobody's quite sure, but never fear, we've got something to fill their days with these six fun online classes.
12 Top Tips to Home Schooling

Where to start? Here are our top tips from creating the right environment to useful resources for home schooling. Good luck!
Easter activities SORTED!

Are you in Half-Term recovery mode? Now the kids are back at school (praise be), plan for an easier Easter with Barracudas Activity Day Camps – I reckon your ankle-biters will love it.
Your ultimate Autumn Walks guide

Grab your kids, your besties, your dog and anyone else who is free to join you on our first Autumn Walks initiative with Joules - and win coats and wellies for the whole family!
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.