The rhythm and routine of boarding life means that boys make the most of every single day in a 24-hour cycle of rest, enrichment, good food, physical activity and intellectual challenge.
At Caldicott we cherish childhood. The boys’ downtime is spent playing with friends in our glorious 40 acres of grounds, or taking advantage of the wonderful facilities on offer.
A typical day will start with a cooked breakfast: fuel for a busy day of lessons, sport and extra-curricular opportunities. After school comes low tea, prep and supper, and then after supper there are a huge amount of activities for boys to throw themselves into, which might be creative, cerebral or sporty. At the end of the day, boys will unwind with a hot drink in the snug and get ready to relax with a good book before lights out.
We seek to offer a very gentle and nurturing introduction to boarding. Our team of matrons, nurses and houseparents foster exactly the right balance between teaching independence, resilience, and offering home-from-home kindness and comfort.
Flexi-Boarding (1st-4th Form/Years 3-6)
While most boys are day boys in 1st to 4th Form (Years 3-6), full and weekly boarding is available from 3rd Form. Day boys in all year groups have the opportunity to flexi or occasional board, if their families wish. We define flexi boarding as either one, two or three nights per week for at least half a term and occasional boarding as an ad hoc stay (space-permitting) up to a full week once a term.
Weekly & Full Boarding (5th-6th Form/Years 7-8)
The majority of our boys board in 5th and 6th Form (Years 7-8), and most do on a weekly basis (Monday-Saturday) or as full boarders (spending all weekend in school too).
Day Plus (5th-6th Form/Years 7-8)
Day Plus offers more flexibility to families with boys in the 5th and 6th Form (Years 7-8), who feel their son may not be quite ready to weekly or full board yet.
A Day Plus place includes two nights of boarding (that are not compulsory) with an option to easily ‘top up’ with more nights. A half term’s notice needs to be given if you want your son to change from a Day Plus place to a weekly or full boarding place, or vice versa.
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