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When considering schools for your child you may find a series of single-sex schools that could be of possibility. You might also be wondering: is a single-sex school best for my child?
We look at the benefits of a single-sex school versus a co-educational school in this guide put together by this private school in Herts.
Girls and Boys are more likely to choose their preferred subjects
Away from the judgement of others, like they might experience in a co-educational school, children are more likely to choose subjects that they’d like to study. Subjects like Maths and Science subjects could be more interesting to girls in a single-sex school, and boys are more inclined to choose more arts-related subjects.
A lot of “gender norms” are broken down in single-sex schools that benefits both boys and girls in being more confident, open and welcoming towards others.
A much more tailored curriculum
Same-sex schools are more likely to teach students gender-specific lessons. These can make the lessons more specific to each sex, with more meaningful discussions and studies. It also increases the likelihood that children will be taught things that are not reflective of each others sex or gender.
Students are more likely to have open and respectful conversations between students that removes any judgement or discrimination.
Social interactions are improved
Co-educational schools may appear to have an advantage of mixing boys and girls, but most single-sex schools offer the chance for mixing and socialising. A lot of social clubs and activities that happen away from the main school grounds include boys and girls.
A lot of single-sex schools are split between the boys and girls, which makes it easy for the two parts of the school to join together for larger activities.
