A magical childhood: are parents giving children enough real-world freedoms?

Published by Northbourne Park School on Saturday 30th of November 2024

A magical childhood: are parents giving children enough real-world freedoms?

Headmaster, Mr Hammond, writes: "Even at 13 years old, children will put on a boiler suit, charge into the woods and climb a tree. They work hard, achieve well and play, properly. In the real world. With each other. A real childhood endures at NPS.”

Read our article created in collaboration with Absolutely Education to discover how Northbourne Park children experience a ‘proper childhood.’ Our focus on free play, an extensive outdoor education program for ages 2-13, and a mobile phone-free environment benefit children in and out of the classroom.