# Use a visit to test pastoral explanations

Lesson 2 of [Compare boarding schools in practice](https://boardingschools.fyi/academy/compare-boarding-schools-in-practice.md), 12 minutes.

A school visit works best when the family arrives with a few situations to discuss. Ask for explanations of ordinary care and of what happens when something goes wrong. These are conversation prompts, not staged tests involving real pupils. Respect other students' privacy and ask for a general or an…

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