Parents speak highly of the school’s pastoral care. ‘They know the children really well, both tutors and subject staff, and everyone seems to know who to go to with a problem and feels comfortable with it.
The Good Schools Guide
Felsted’s boarding culture is at the heart of the holistic education we offer all our pupils. Irrespective of whether your child boards, and many choose to as they progress through the school, they will benefit tremendously from the boarding culture. There is no substitute for an extended day in affording your child time and space to explore their unique combination of passions and interests outside the classroom. This, in turn, greatly strengthens confidence within the classroom.
Many staff members live on site, generously investing as much time as your child requires. As such, they will know your child holistically in a way that isn’t possible in a typical day school. In this way mutual respect is born. Most importantly of all, though, is the community that a boarding culture creates. By living, working and sharing life’s inevitable ups and downs on one beautiful, spacious campus, both staff and pupils become fiercely loyal to the community. It is this loyalty that makes staff go the extra mile for their students and students commit to being the best they can be for their teachers, friends and school.
Parents speak highly of the school’s pastoral care. ‘They know the children really well, both tutors and subject staff, and everyone seems to know who to go to with a problem and feels comfortable with it.
The Good Schools Guide
Some children sail through their teenage years seemingly unaffected by hormones and exams; for others being a teenager can prove a more challenging time. Like you, we hope your child will not experience too many difficulties, but we’re equipped to offer professional expertise if necessary. All the House teams are experts in dealing with teenagers and are trained in mental health and first aid.
I remain very happy that my daughter decided on Felsted. The support she has received from her Houseparents, Matron and the spectacular wider team has been nothing short of legendary.
Thorne House expressing what they love about boarding @BSAboarding #nationalboardingweek. #iloveboarding #Felstedathome pic.twitter.com/62pCaHvCHN
— Thorne House (@ThorneHouse19) June 23, 2020
Today, Henry and Cameron share their best memories of boarding in Elwyn's. #NationalBoardingWeek #iloveboarding @BSAboarding pic.twitter.com/teMYZR8jRm
— Elwyn's (@Elwynhouse) June 25, 2020
It’s National Boarding Week! Sadly for this group of U6 girls, their school career ended quicker than we would have liked. Every day this week we will be asking some of our girls what they loved most about their time boarding at Felsted. @BSAboarding #iLoveBoarding pic.twitter.com/qV6HiG6f0t
— Garnetts House (@GarnettsHouse) June 22, 2020
Learn more about our experiences of lockdown boarding in April 2020.
The safety, health and wellbeing of our pupils and staff remain our top priority. We are being guided by the UK Government and other organisations in our decision making around suggested dates for opening to different year groups and how we manage the safe education of each child.
We are working closely with the BSA (Boarding School Association), adhering to their Covid-Safe Charter and Safe Schools (safeschoolsuk.org), for the safe return and management of all our boarding pupils.
Felsted has recognised the importance of mental wellbeing by creating a Wellbeing Centre. Located right at the heart of the school, the Centre is a calming and relaxing place for pupils.