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School Ties

School Ties

By: Freddie Mills and Henry Stoot
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School Ties is a parent-focused podcast hosted by two best friends, cutting through the noise around private schools in the UK. We talk honestly about choosing a school, navigating admissions, and asking the questions you didn’t realise you needed to ask.


Write into schooltiespodcast@outlook.com to have your questions answered on the show.

© 2026 School Ties
Episodes
  • Episode 4: Exams and Assessment

    Episode 4: Exams and Assessment
    Apr 9 2026

    In this episode, Freddie and Henry discuss the nature of assessment in private schools, with a special focus on common entrance, GCSEs and A-Levels, alongside their more modern alternatives.

    If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch via our email address: schooltiespodcast@outlook.com.
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    41 mins
  • Episode 3: The Process of Finding YOUR School

    Episode 3: The Process of Finding YOUR School
    Feb 27 2026

    In this episode, Freddie and Henry take you through the admissions process and answer key questions around shortlisting, when to make applications, and the key factors parents must consider.

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    33 mins
  • Episode 2: Navigating the World of Boarding

    Episode 2: Navigating the World of Boarding
    Feb 6 2026

    In this episode Freddie and Henry discuss what makes boarding great and what parents should be looking for in a boarding house when choosing a school for their child.

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    39 mins
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