Sadhbh O’Sullivan (2026) British boarding schools are dying – and it’s not just down to VAT

With the number of boarders dropping dramatically, schools are adapting to the demands of today’s ‘gentle’ parents.

BSConcern director Charlotte Sharpe makes an important contribution to this article, arguing that however “nice” a boarding school may now be, it can be no substitute for daily parental contact.

The i Paper 21September 2026 – Read the article (paywalled)

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