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The Future of Boys Starts with the Right Foundations

I watched Gareth Southgate’s BBC documentary last night and came away feeling both concerned and reassured. Concerned because the challenges facing many boys today are real. The documentary highlighted rising…

There is something wonderfully British about Forest School in the rain

This week we were delighted to welcome pupils from STAHS to Lockers Park for a morning of outdoor learning and adventure. While the weather may not have delivered the sunshine…

Developing the Modern Gentleman

The word gentleman can sometimes feel old-fashioned, as though it belongs to another era. Yet the qualities it represents may be more relevant today than ever before. In a world…

Stop Telling Boys to Read

Reading is fundamental to us as a society. Research consistently shows that it improves exam outcomes, increases earning potential, and strengthens empathy. Yet we are raising children in a world…

The Sound of Childhood Is Still Alive at Lockers Park

One of my favourite sights at Lockers Park is seeing parents sitting patiently in their cars at 7.30pm while their sons squeeze every last minute out of the day. Across…

Why Lockers Park Is the Best Place to Start a Boy’s Education

As educators, we are often asked what makes a school truly exceptional and why Lockers Park is the best place to start a boy’s education. Results matter, of course, but…

French at Lockers Park

French at Lockers Park is different! Who remembers the ‘old days‘ of daily French lessons, with grammar, more grammar, and some advanced grammar thrown in for fun? And then last-minute…

Why is Learning Science so Important in the Modern World?

I believe that an early grounding in science opens a person’s mind to the intricacies of the world and helps to explain how we have come to where we are…

Seizing Opportunities in 2026

This morning Deputy Head Noleen Corrigan addressed the boys on the importance of using free time productively. She spoke about the wealth of opportunities available to our boys and used…

Harrow School and Lockers Park School Enter into a New Partnership

Harrow School and Lockers Park School, a boys’ day and boarding prep school in Hertfordshire, announced today they have agreed to enter into a new partnership which will see Lockers…