ECM RECOMMENDED BOARDING SCHOOLS
The Boarding Way of Life at Lancing College
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Encouraging the development of crucial skills Boarding is highly valued at Lancing College as it plays a crucial role in shaping the College’s way of life. Parents aim to foster independence, selfassurance and social growth in their children, and boarding provides an excellent platform for achieving these goals. At Lancing College, parents are reassured that their child is receiving an outstanding education alongside excellent pastoral care, whilst living in a secure environment with plenty of open space and fresh air. Boarding starts at the age of 13 (Third Form or Year 9) and every year the school welcomes around 120 new boarding pupils to their seven Boarding Houses. It is in these Houses that pupils are given leadership roles, learn a keen sense of community and develop skills of caring and sharing. Older pupils mentor younger pupils, Heads of House and House Captains help in the day-to-day running of the House and matrons play a vital role in the wellbeing of pupils. The ‘home from home’ boarding house atmosphere is cherished by both pupils and housemasters. Lifelong friendships are formed within this setting, extending beyond school years, and strengthened by the support of the ‘OL’ network, which consists of more than 8,000 former students. Parents believe that their child’s development is positively influenced by the
boarding experience at Lancing College, attributing it to the culture of trust and mutual respect between staff and pupils. Evenings and weekends are structured and tailored for each year group to ensure that time is allowed for academic studies, co-curricular activities, further enrichment, sports and the all-important free leisure time. Lancing College’s recent Independent Schools Inspectorate’s (ISI) report, published earlier this year, reflects the excellence of the College and the superb nature of the care and work with pupils both within and beyond the classroom. The College is recognised to meet - and, in many cases, exceed - all the standards and regulations governing the running of an independent boarding school, and to be compliant in all areas. The college’s pastoral provision has been recognised as a ‘Significant Strength’ - a rare accolade - and to be described in this way is the highest honour of the new Inspection structure. It is a label applied only where a school does something truly exceptional and with impact across the whole pupil body. Lancing College is one of the first schools in the country to have been awarded this hugely exciting validation. KATHERINE FIELD Marketing Campaign Manager www.lancingcollege.co.uk TURN BACK TO PAGES 40-42 to read more about Lancing College
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