In two weeks' time, my middle daughter will be leaving home for the first time to go to university. This past Sunday, she reflected aloud on som...

I'm often aware that I seem to be able to empathise fully with both the female and the male experience at Boarding Schools. Prior to Boarding School, ...

Have you ever wondered why so many men who attended boarding school seem drawn to remarkably similar career paths? The corporate world, military, fore...

When faced with decisions about our children's education, parents are bombarded with glossy brochures, impressive statistics, and the allure of pre...

Last week, I attended a performance of "The Years," at a London theatre. It is a remarkable production where five different actors bring one woman'...

This Sunday is Mother’s Day which is often seen as a day filled with love, appreciation, and celebration. But for many ex-boarders, it can be a com...

At the premiere of Boarding on Insanity, the energy in the room was palpable. As the credits rolled and the Q&A began, I felt a powerful force emanati...

In my women's cohort this week, we heard how "Being Sent to Coventry" can be so damaging for young girls, and how the impact can be felt decades la...