Choosing a boarding school is one of the biggest decisions a family can make. But how do you get beyond the glossy prospectus and discover what boarding life is really like?

Boarding School Matters is the podcast that gets underneath the brochure, bringing you honest conversations, expert insight and practical advice about UK boarding schools.

Hosted by Sarah Capewell, a boarding school consultant, former Head of Boarding and parent of two boarders, and Melissa Hatton, former Head of Admissions and Marketing, boarding school parent and former boarder herself, the podcast explores every aspect of boarding life from the perspectives of parents, pupils and the professionals who know it best.

Whether you're considering boarding for the first time, comparing schools, navigating admissions, or supporting an international family through the process, each episode provides clear, impartial guidance to help you make informed decisions with confidence.

Expect conversations about:

• Choosing the right boarding school
• Full, weekly and flexi boarding
• Admissions, scholarships and bursaries
• Boarding houses and pastoral care
• Student wellbeing and school culture
• International boarding
• Life as a boarder, parent and house parent
• Interviews with heads, admissions teams, pupils and education experts

If you're looking for honest advice about UK boarding schools from people who've lived and worked in the sector, you're in the right place.