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community.” While pupils aren’t leading school tours, members of staff who know the school and its pupils inside out are on hand to provide the insights, anecdotes and history that bring the school to life. When it comes to getting the best out of these new-look open events, the advice to parents is to think ahead and know what they want to get out of them. “We would recommend that students and parents think ahead of the events to areas and topics that are important and of interest to them and come armed with a list of questions,” stresses Victoria Hearn. She suggests that parents focus not just on the academics but other aspects, like wellbeing, pastoral care and extra- curricular activities. “Of course, results are important, but ensuring a school, college or sixth form is providing the right support in order for a child to achieve their dreams is just as important.”

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