We are going through the throes of selecting a prep for DS and happily have a choice of preps some of which are generally considered nurturing and others often described as "very academic" or a "hot house". It's hard to interpret these classifications without a benchmark so my question is the above, really.
Is it excessive amounts of homework?
Over ambitious expectations for destination schools?
Perhaps the reputation is more a reflection of the parents' rather than the school?
Homework obviously ramps up with age. I guess things only get "serious" at around Y4 or Y5 (pre-testing in Y6)? Boarding schools seem to timetable prep of 40 to 50 mins per day, but have heard London days setting 1.5 - 2 hrs?!
Is it possible to do your own thing at a supposed hot house?
Would be grateful to hear thoughts from experienced parents. Thanks!
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What constitutes a "hot house" prep?
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Strawpole · 26/05/2013 09:38
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