Guardianship

The importance of educational guardians

All international pupils under the age of 18, must have an appointed, UK-based educational guardian while studying with us.

Guardians play a vital role in a pupil’s boarding experience and are expected to establish contact with the pupil’s tutor at the start of the course. Having a guardian is a condition of enrolment and a requirement for visa sponsorship.

Guardians should attend parents’ evenings and school events, or ensure a suitable representative is present if they are unable to attend. If a guardian does not engage with school life or make an effort to visit, parents will be asked to appoint a more appropriate individual or guardianship organisation.

Guardians must:

• Reside within 50 miles of the school – residing within the UK.
• Be over 25 years of age and not be in full-time education.
• Be available to host the pupil during school holidays, our one Exeat weekend, and in exceptional circumstances, such as illness or disciplinary matters. They are also fully responsible for arranging travel and accommodation for the pupil during these times.
• Communicate effectively with the pupil, parents, and the school, and liaise with the school on behalf of parents.
• Be able to travel to the school at short notice if required.
• Represent parents at parents’ evenings and other school events where parental presence would normally be expected.