Here are some tips for finding the right guardian for your under 18 son/daughter whilst studying in the UK: A guardianship should ideally be based within 50 miles of the school/university chosen, although many professional guardianships have consultants and co-ordinators in a variety of areas of the country whilst based in one. Key points Look […]
University options 2022
Time to think about your university options for 2022. Those in Year 12 will be starting to consider their options for university for 2022. Their schools will be supporting their applications and advising. Those in Year 13 will be waiting to hear in August as to which universities have accepted them in preparation for starting […]
The New Minimum Standards for Boarding schools
The new National Minimum Standards (NMS) for Boarding Schools are expected to come into force in September 2021. The consultation period finished on 23rd February, this year. One of the proposed key changes in the updated NMS is a new standard on guardianship arrangements. What will the new standards mean for boarding schools? Many guardianships […]
EASTER HOLIDAY FUN
As lockdown won’t be lifted by Easter, staying in the UK to avoid quarantine issues is probably a wise decision. Coming to the UK to study is a big decision from wherever you are in the world and travel at the moment is so difficult, you might decide that once here – why not stay […]
How to find a suitable guardian in the UK
If there is no family member or friend to take care of your child whilst he/she is in the UK studying, then you will need to find a guardian. Finding a suitable guardian is also really important as they will oversee and support your child. Your first port of call, should be either: AEGIS – […]
Advice on guardianship for international students
Advice on guardianship options is extremely useful when considering studying in the UK. Whether you are an under-18 years international student coming to the UK for university or a younger pupil arriving to a boarding school to continue your education here; you will need to be considering guardianship. All schools (and universities for students under […]
Differences between boarding schools in the UK
Wondering how to find the differences between boarding schools? Many parents have come to the conclusion that finding a school for their child is similar to purchasing a home. Once you walk through the door – you know that this is either the right or the wrong choice. Key elements that differentiate boarding schools Atmosphere […]
What to look for in a boarding school?
I think the question needs reversing first of all – “what do parents look for in a boarding school?” Times are changing in so many ways and parents seem more keen to consider the qualities and opportunities boarding school can provide above the academic focus. This, of course, may have come about through the pandemic […]
How to choose the right guardianship UK
Looking at all the guardianship options in the UK and not sure where to begin? It is often useful to find a guardianship agency that operates within reach of your child’s school. For instance, if you choose a school in Devon – it would seem more realistic to find a guardianship in the South West […]
Education Guardians & international students
International students looking for a school in the UK are often require a guardian. As an international student, you will need someone to support you whilst at a boarding school here. So many times this is a forgotten “need” which at the last minute you are asked to name your guardian before starting at your […]