Here at Swanbourne, we welcome children into a close-knit boarding community with specialist staff who work together, and with parents, to create a nurturing and family-led boarding environment.
Mrs Barnard, our new Head of Boarding
“From the moment they step through our doors we make sure our boarders feel safe and cared for, as part of our extended family.
“My goal is to create a positive and nurturing environment where children can focus on their wellbeing, form lifelong friendships and enjoy the independence that boarding brings. Seeing them grow, laugh and succeed – that’s what it’s all about. And through it all, they know that our dedicated boarding team is rooting for them every step of the way.
“We support them within the everyday life of Swanbourne House, not only the academic side, but by creating a home-away-from-home environment in the mornings, evenings and weekends. By being on site, pupils have incredible opportunities to access all the facilities from art, music and drama, to swimming, sport and weekend outings. They benefit from Prep School boarding life, readying them for transition into their Senior School boarding houses.”
“It’s wonderful to see our boarders embracing all that Swanbourne has to offer. Whatever their passions or personality, we create a space where they can really shine – gaining confidence, making decisions, testing their skills and building resilience.” – Mrs Barnard
Miss A Blane, Assistant Boarding House Tutor
“Our Boarding House is a collaborative, exciting place where pupils and staff engage collectively in creating a really special Boarding environment. No two days are ever the same!”
Miss Blane has been at Swanbourne House since 2020 when she joined the Boarding House as Boarding Tutor and Sports Graduate. Since 2022, she has been Assistant House Parent and is involved in all aspects of Boarding life at the School, from parent liaison, to evening activities, to trips away, and is passionate about helping create a vibrant, energetic, family environment for all our Boarders.