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 […]
Christmas and host families
The end of the term is fast approaching. Whilst this has been unbelievably challenging for everyone – schools, pupils, host families, parents and guardians…. We are almost at the end of the year and it’s time to prepare for Christmas. If you are considering going home for Christmas, you will have to consider how you […]
Guardians and boarding schools
The relationship between guardians and boarding schools is key to your child’s success. Guardians and staff at boarding schools need to have excellent communication and keep in close contact. Of course, feeding this information back to the family is always our priority as keeping all parties informed is really important. Do I need a guardian […]
GUARDIANS: LISTEN, CARE, SUPPORT
Whether boarders are staying in schools or with their families or host families, everyone needs support. Stress and anxiety are impacting staff, families, students and pupils that we all need to care for one another. If you are able …. Ask how the person next to you is feeling and offer your support. A simple […]
Studying abroad, homesickness and quarantine
It is such a strange life we find ourselves in and many of us are facing a new “normal”. Whether at school, university, studying abroad or having moved to a new area to live and work. Dealing with lockdowns, quarantine, restrictions on our social lives and the changes to the way we live will all […]