BOARDING ETHOS
Boarding at Sedbergh Preparatory School is based on the principle that the House should act as an extension of the child’s family, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere that provides a happy and structured environment for children based upon kindness, tolerance and respect. Houseparents and staff are on hand around the clock, providing a happy, home-like environment for our boarders.
Our children genuinely flourish in our beautiful surroundings and they are offered the attention, care and guidance that will allow them to develop as young people. It is no coincidence that our House boards boast the names of numerous scholars and internationally recognised sportsmen and musicians.
We recognise every child is different and some will be ready for boarding at different times in their lives, starting from Year 3, while some will choose to remain as a day pupil throughout their time at the Prep School. In this regard, we offer a range of different boarding options in both the girls’ and boys’ houses, including full, weekly, tri (where children stay three nights a week) and flexi boarding (where children can stay on a flexible basis).
You can find out more about the boarders’ daily routine including information on family dining and communication with home on the page ‘A Typical Day.
Each morning, before school, boarders (and day pupils) can take part in early morning sports clubs including running, netball, swimming, football and cricket . Those who play musical instruments also have supervised practice time scheduled each week. Our weekend adventures are a popular part of the week and are open to all pupils to attend if boarding the night before.
