Day-to-day life at The Swan School is different to the norm. We have a longer school day (except on Wednesdays and Fridays), so that students can be taught a wider range of content and have more contact time with teachers. A longer day means there is time for enrichment activities for all students – we call these ‘electives’.  During a typical week, students are in school for 34.5 hours.

Electives are timetabled slots in which students choose from a range of enriching activities alongside the main curriculum. They can include specialised sport, music, drama, lectures and volunteering. They are a chance for students to explore existing passions and to discover new ones.

Some independent study is also completed at the end of the school day in a supervised study session, to get the balance right between work at school and supporting family time in the home.

Another distinctive feature of life at The Swan is lunchtime. Students and staff sit and eat a prepared meal together every day to promote healthy eating, caring for others, maturity and conversation skills. This communal approach helps students to engage in discussions with confidence and develop consideration for others. Breakfast and healthy snacks at break are also available.