HAMPSHIRE SCHOOLS FOCUS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL OPTIONS HAMPSHIRE
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Churcher’s College Churcher’s College is an independent day school for girls and boys aged 3 to 18, offering an inspiring education with opportunities for pupils to flourish and grow both inside and outside the classroom. Excellent examination results are clearly important, but equal significance is placed on the development of selfesteem, moral values and leadership. This enables children to become responsible and selfless citizens ready to succeed in the world. Just one hour from London, the school is located on two beautiful countryside campus sites in Hampshire. The Junior
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St Swithun’s School St Swithun’s is a leading independent boarding and day school for girls aged 3 to 18 with a co-educational nursery, set in 45 acres overlooking the Hampshire Downs on the outskirts of Winchester. Founded in 1884, the school promotes quirky fun whilst providing modern academic, sporting, creative and recreational opportunities. St Swithun’s vision is a world where the students see possibilities, not barriers. Their belief is that it’s not just about learning lessons, but learning who they are without fear of failure, censure or outdated attitudes about what
School and Nursery is nestled in leafy Liphook, only ten minutes from the Senior School and Sixth Form in Petersfield. Both boast generous on-site playing fields and unrivalled facilities. In their November 2022 inspection by the Independent Schools
Inspectorate (ISI), Churcher’s College Junior School and Nursery were rated ‘Excellent’ in all areas, with the ISI writing: “The quality of the pupils’ personal development … academic and other activities is excellent.” Ffion Robinson, Head of Churcher’s College Junior
young women can aspire to. St Swithun’s School is currently celebrating after achieving the School Mental Health Award, delivered by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools. The school was awarded Gold Standard for its outstanding mental health and wellbeing provision. This outstanding provision includes: The bespoke and unique Positive Education programme led by clinical psychologist Dr. O’Connor and Mr. Yates, which focuses on feeling good, doing good and functioning well using an evidence-based approach
to wellbeing, character development and enhancement of academic achievement. Access to a bespoke wellbeing website and The Wellbeing Hub, which provides resources and
School and Nursery, stated: “It is incredibly rewarding to be graded as an excellent school in all areas. We always aim to develop happy and successful learners and therefore to receive this independent endorsement, that the children really do benefit from the opportunities and support to progress, is wonderful.” In response to their success in the inspection, Churcher’s will be offering two form entry across the Infant Department (Reception to Year 2) from September 2023, to match that of Year 3 and above. In addition to this, a new uniform is being introduced. The full ISI report can be found on the Churcher’s College website. www.churcherscollege.com
advice to pupils, parents and staff. A course for parents which strengthens the link between school and home alongside parent talks, the parent portal and the hub. www.stswithuns.com
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