Parent Programme

For parents with a child enrolled in one of our summer courses, the Parent Programme offers the perfect balance of personal enrichment and peace of mind.

While your son or daughter is fully immersed in their course, you'll enjoy a rewarding break designed just for you. You'll stay in a premium, newly refurbished boarding house at Sherborne Girls, offering comfortable accommodation conveniently located near the town centre.

The Perfect Balance

You'll be able to stay close to your child and participate in scheduled quality time with them, that enhances their summer experience without disrupting their independence. This includes opportunities like dining with them on select evenings and attending their performances, plays, and final celebrations.

You’ll also have the freedom to explore the beautiful, historic town of Sherborne and the surrounding Dorset countryside at your own pace.

What's Included

The inclusive weekly fee covers everything you need for a worry-free stay:

Accommodation
All meals
Free Sports Centre membership for the duration of your stay
Airport transfers between 0800-1800 from Heathrow and Gatwick on Wednesdays
Laundry service
Wi-Fi access throughout your stay
Welcome briefing and local orientation
On-site assistance

Accommodation

Single rooms
Shared living area with ample seating
Shared kitchen facilities
High spec bathrooms
Parking spaces available

Please note: our accommodation and all School buildings are non- smoking

Enhance your stay with optional charged extras

During the day, when students are in lessons or on excursions, parents can opt to join our organised outings and/or attend English classes with our Academic Bolt On and/or Trips packages.

Academic Bolt On:

15 hrs of English Classes a week per small group class
Fee: £500pw
English levels CEFR A1-C2

Small-group lessons designed for non-native speakers who would like to develop greater fluency and confidence in spoken English. Sessions focus on practical communication skills and enjoyable conversation in a relaxed environment.

Trips Package Bolt On:

3 Guided Excursions per week, including one full day Sunday trip with students
Fee £300pw

Three times a week, you’ll have the opportunity to join carefully chosen trips to some of the region’s most fascinating destinations, which may include:

The elegant city of Bath, with its Roman Baths and Georgian architecture, home of Bridgerton
The mysterious Stonehenge
The cathedral city of Salisbury
The coastal town of Lyme Regis and the Jurassic Coast for some fossil hunting
Country houses, gardens, and villages around Dorset and Somerset

Each excursion offers a chance to experience the culture, heritage and natural beauty of the area, while enjoying the company of fellow parents and friendly Sherborne staff. On the Sunday excursion, you will be accompanying your child on their full day trip.

Why Join the Parent Programme?

Reassurance: Stay nearby while your child takes part in their summer course.
Connection: Share in their milestones without intruding on their independence.
Discovery: Enjoy cultural, historical and scenic highlights of the Southwest.