For children who reside with us, boarding is more than just a place to sleep. Our Independent school in Norwich is a world of warmth, adventure, friendship and independence. Put simply, it’s home-from-home.
The boarding dormitories are packed with family photos, pictures and games. Children enjoy a personal space to make their own and no two dorms are the same. Personal duvet covers and keepsakes help children to develop a sense of identity while maintaining an important link with home.
Children’s dorms are a mix of all ages. Friendships are forged across the years and the natural instinct for older children to look out for the younger ones is encouraged. Respect for each other’s differences and needs come naturally to our close-knit community.
Flexible boarding
Children who live locally often take advantage of our flexi boarding and taster night options to see for themselves what boarding offers. One or two nights a week can be enough to encourage confidence and independence. Most children after all enjoy having a sleep over with friends! For parents who travel during term time, flexi boarding can also be a huge help.
School meals
All meals are prepared on school grounds by our own catering team who are dedicated to providing nutritious, healthy food options – and making them appealing to children! Day pupils, from Nursery to Prep, join boarders for a cooked meal at lunchtime.
Evening meal option
Our option for day pupils to stay for dinner can be helpful for busy parents. The 6 pm evening meal also allows for a little extra playtime with friends who board.
View a typical daily menu.
Fun and games
Taverham Hall’s forest setting provides great opportunity for evening den building, tree climbing and all sorts of outdoor games. Barbecues are favoured in the summer while karaoke and dressing up in the dorms and hide and seek in the grounds are popular activities all year round. Snooker, pool, table tennis and table football are also available.
Just as vibrancy and stimulation is essential for a happy child, we also understand that relaxation and nurturing is important too. Cosy corners stuffed with sofas, TVs, DVD players and music systems allow for that all-important down time. The headmaster and his family live next to the girls’ dorms and the senior matron lives on the boys’ floor. Other staff also ‘live-in’, so children never need to look far for a little individual attention.
Taverham Hall dormitories – Mice, Roach, Pike, Badgers, Hedgehogs, Squirrels
Please contact us to find out more about our boarding options.