Boarding
Modern Boarding
Children choose to board at Brambletye and our contemporary boarding model is designed to suit modern families. Life as a Brambletye boarder is vibrant and varied. The experience offers children many opportunities to make the most of the extra activities, sport, music and space, enabling them to live Brambletye life to the full in a stimulating and warm-hearted community. Children come from near and far; Sussex, Kent, London and all over the world. We are very proud of our global village. The children learn to be kind, independent, tolerant and respectful of each other while sharing fun, achievements and experiences and forging lifelong friendships. Brambletye boarders leave us as well-rounded young people who are not only prepared for their next school but who are equipped with the lifeskills they will need in the future.
Boarding is at the heart of the Brambletye community both literally and metaphorically. The boys’ and girls’ boarding houses are situated in the main building. The dorms are bright and modern with common rooms to relax in. Houseparents, pastoral and teaching staff, the Headmaster and his wife, parents and pupils are all involved with boarding and influence its character.
Boarding Options
Children may full board, weekly board or flexi board from Years 3 – 8. Full boarders stay at school all week and mostly stay in school for the weekends. Weekly boarders board Monday to Thursday or Friday, depending on whether there is a Match Saturday. Flexi Boarders choose between two and three fixed nights a week to board. Children in Year 7 and Year 8 who board may do a minimum of 3 nights per week.
All boarders are welcome to opt into the weekend activities and parents receive a schedule of activities at the start of each term. Weekends are the time when children really have the opportunity to bond with each other during their downtime or through the extraordinary activities which are organised for them.
WHAT THE CHILDREN SAY
Ask any of our boarders why they like boarding at Brambletye and they’ll tell you that it’s fun, exciting and how much they enjoy being with their friends. They love the fact that they can make the most of all the activities and hobbies on offer without being shuttled from one place to another. When they go home, the family is able to enjoy good quality, dedicated time together.
PARENTS
Houseparents will keep in regular touch with parents to keep them up to date with their child’s progress and well-being.
Parents are always welcome to visit. Sport fixtures, concerts, productions and social events are frequent and a brilliant opportunity to have a fly-on-the-wall insight to your child’s life at school.
Children are able to contact home via phone, video calls and email.
