Private boarding schools are dotted all over England, and choosing which one to entrust your child to can be a difficult decision. In this article we look at the benefits offered to children and parents considering using boarding schools in the south of England.

Choosing the right boarding school can be a daunting task and requires a lot of research. There are many factors to be considered, two of those being location and proximity to yourself. Some parents will choose to place the child somewhere near the family home, for easy access and regular visits. Some may work abroad, so location is less of an issue and presents greater choice. In other cases parents or primary carers may choose facilities over location, meaning the child is placed further away than originally planned, but is being educated at the school which best fits their needs or preferences.

Boarding schools in the south offer a variety of unique features which appeal to many parents making this decision:

Proximity to the New Forest National Park is an attractive feature of boarding schools in the south of England, offering a landscape and grounds to learn which few other areas can offer in such a short travelling time.

Easy access to the coast allows children a greater range of activities both in school and extra curricular, such as sailing, canoeing, and wind surfing. Many pupils of boarding schools in the south enjoy these activities quite regularly, where as pupils of an inland school may have less opportunity to try such sports.

A number of private schools in the south are close to a number of historic cities such as Winchester and Salisbury. Their rich history provides yet another unique learning ground for children to engage in away from the classroom.

Accessibility is another important factor for parent of many pupils being educated in boarding schools in the south. The M3 provides easy access to London, the M27 runs along the coast, and most of the smaller towns and villages have bus and train stations which link up to towns such as Southampton, from which any UK destination can be reached.

Boarding schools in the south of England can be viewed in detail via websites and prospectus’ ordered online. Once you have looked on line and read the prospectus most will also allow you to arrange a visit and tour of the school to see if it fits the needs of you and your child most adequately. These tours will often be hosted by senior members of staff, or even the headmaster/mistress themselves, who will be able to answer any questions or queries you may have.

Deciding which school to send your child to is a big decision and one you must feel most comfortable with. By choosing a boarding school in the south which suits your child’s educational needs and preferences, you are also giving your child access to a beautiful and rich environment in which to live, learn and play.

Daycare owners and employees work on a daily basis to keep children safe, to make sure they’re happy, healthy and out of harm’s way. Making sure that the daycare center is ready for a fire is a very important way to ensure that the children and adults are safe. Greater safety is achieved by reducing the risk of a fire and ensuring that everyone is instructed on what to do if a fire should happen. Fire preparation is an extremely important aspect of owning and operating a daycare center.

Nevada Fire Safety Regulations

According to Chapter 392 of Nevada legislature (NRS 392.450), all schools and daycares must provide drills each month to instruct children on the appropriate procedures to be followed in the event of a fire or other emergency. For daycare centers, it is reasonable to conclude that this law is regarding children who are old enough to understand how to follow an escape route. The escape route should be approved by the State Fire Marshall or the chief of the fire department in the Nevada city or town. It’s extremely important that children understand how to get out of the building if a fire should occur and the proper procedures for dealing with a potential fire.

Preventing Fires in Your Daycare Center

Keeping matches, lighters and flammable materials away from children is common sense, but there are some other things that you can do to prevent fires in your daycare center which may not be as obvious. No doors, windows, hallways or other exits should be blocked with anything because this prevents a clear escape route. Make sure curtains, blankets and other flammable materials are kept away from heaters, furnaces, fireplaces, radiators and any other heat source. Have the electrical wires and systems checked regularly to ensure safe operation. Ensure that all smoke detectors are working and have fresh batteries. Children should be taught how to call 9-1-1 as well.

Practice Fire Drills Regularly

Go over the escape route with older children until they know exactly what to do in the event of a fire. You should agree on a “safe place” outside to meet once you have all escaped the building. Adults should be aware of how to get out of the building and each adult should be assigned specific children or specific rooms to evacuate in the case of an emergency. Teach children how to “stop, drop, and roll” in case their clothing catches fire. They should also be taught how to stay low in smoky rooms and how to feel doorknobs for heat to determine whether fire is on the other side. Children should be familiar with firemen and the way they look in masks and suits, as some children become afraid and run from firemen during an attempted rescue.

Easy Ways to Teach Children about Fire Safety

Sometimes it’s easier to teach children about serious topics with fun educational props. Checking out books from the local library about fire safety and fire preparation can help ensure that the daycare center children are informed. Watching videos and cartoons about fire safety is also a great idea. In some towns, it is possible to speak with the local fire department and schedule a “meet and greet” so the daycare children become familiar with firemen, fire trucks and other tools used to fight fires. Singing rhyming songs about fire safety is also an easy way to help children memorize fire safety rules. Each child should be given a clear map of the fire escape route that they can understand, in addition to going over the route in drills.