Guardianship

If you are planning to send your child to a boarding school in England, guardianship service is mandatory. Guardians become the link between the child, their parents, and the school. They act not only as the official contact person but also as a full-fledged parent, authorized to act in the best interests of their ward.

What is guardianship

in England?

Guardianship (foster care, foster parents) in England is an official representation and care service for a child who has come to the United Kingdom from abroad. It is not a foster parent, but rather a host parent.

It is important to emphasize the legitimate component of this status, as boarding schools also have guardians, but they are formal.

Who becomes a guardian?

In England, only a UK resident can become a guardian. This case is not only about the conditional right to work in the UK but also to actually perform parental duties.

Guardians are experienced parents. Their competencies are verified by independent organizations such as AEGIS (Association for the Education and Guardianship of International Students) or BSA (Boarding Schools’ Association).

What do guardians do?

Official contact person

Official guardians become the first point of contact in unforeseen circumstances. This could be a child’s illness, emergency assistance, or extraordinary occurrences.

Support

A child can call their guardian at any time and for any reason. Whether it is academic difficulties, being in a bad mood, or simply wanting to talk. As mentioned, guardians are experienced and responsible parents.

Decisions

Guardians have the right to make decisions on behalf of the child’s biological parents. This applies not only to emergency situations but also to “school matters.” For example, giving permission for a class trip or joining a rock-climbing club.

Bureaucracy

Guardians interact with official bodies and the school itself. They can provide necessary documents, are aware of the situation, have the opportunity to be present in person, and do not have a language barrier.

Second parent

Guardians are involved in all aspects of the child’s life. They care for their well-being, monitor academic progress, plan leisure activities, help them learn the language, attend school meetings. Thanks to this, the biological parents also know how their child is living and what they are doing.

Daily life

Being in another country involves daily concerns. Very mundane tasks like ordering a taxi or arranging a transfer, or more parental tasks like pocket money, meals, celebrating events, and mentoring.

Home

Guardians are always ready to welcome the child into their home, even if they are not acting as a host family. Whether the student decides to stay during Exeat-weeks or wait for a flight before returning home, according to standards, they are provided with a separate room.

Official contact person

Official guardians become the first point of contact in unforeseen circumstances. This could be a child’s illness, emergency assistance, or extraordinary occurrences.

Support

A child can call their guardian at any time and for any reason. Whether it is academic difficulties, being in a bad mood, or simply wanting to talk. As mentioned, guardians are experienced and responsible parents.

Decisions

Guardians have the right to make decisions on behalf of the child’s biological parents. This applies not only to emergency situations but also to “school matters.” For example, giving permission for a class trip or joining a rock-climbing club.

Bureaucracy

Guardians interact with official bodies and the school itself. They can provide necessary documents, are aware of the situation, have the opportunity to be present in person, and do not have a language barrier.

Second parent

Guardians are involved in all aspects of the child’s life. They care for their well-being, monitor academic progress, plan leisure activities, help them learn the language, attend school meetings. Thanks to this, the biological parents also know how their child is living and what they are doing.

Daily life

Being in another country involves daily concerns. Very mundane tasks like ordering a taxi or arranging a transfer, or more parental tasks like pocket money, meals, celebrating events, and mentoring.

Home

Guardians are always ready to welcome the child into their home, even if they are not acting as a host family. Whether the student decides to stay during Exeat-weeks or wait for a flight before returning home, according to standards, they are provided with a separate room.

Is guardianship in England

really mandatory?

Although guardianship is not legally mandatory, it is a direct requirement of all boarding schools if the child is under 16 years old.

Moreover, this service is regulated by law, both factually: Part IX of the Children Act 1989 and The Children (Private Arrangements for Fostering) Regulations 2005, and formally described by the UKVI UK Visas and Immigration service.

For reference, some universities also require guardians if the child is under 18 years old. The same conditions may help obtain a student visa.

Our guardianship company

The relationship between biological parents and guardians is built on trust. This is a complex and difficult concept to achieve over a distance, which is why more than 15 years ago, we created our own guardianship company.

Transfers

In addition to our guardianship company, we also have a transport company. In the UK, transfers are expensive and frequent. Therefore, licensed, Russian-speaking drivers will ensure that you do not have to use the services of strangers, taxis, etc. Everything is “our own.”

Guardians

Our guardians are parents who have been vetted over the years. Many of them have their own children. We are personally and family friends with many of them. They are professional parents who know the challenges a child will face when coming to England for the first time. We also have Russian-speaking guardians (still UK residents).

Experience

We have case studies with all Russian-speaking countries. Visa issues, transactions, flights, prompt communication all of this changes at the diplomatic level. But we have dozens and dozens of partners in various fields of activity. Thanks to this, we react promptly to any changes and always find new solutions

Guardians

Our guardians are parents who have been vetted over the years. Many of them have their own children. We are personally and family friends with many of them. They are professional parents who know the challenges a child will face when coming to England for the first time. We also have Russian-speaking guardians (still UK residents)

Experience

We have case studies with all Russian-speaking countries. Visa issues, transactions, flights, prompt communication all of this changes at the diplomatic level. But we have dozens and dozens of partners in various fields of activity. Thanks to this, we react promptly to any changes and always find new solutions

Attention

Despite the fact that MARYADI is a relatively large company, we regularly meet with our wards in person. We personally inquire about their progress from the guardians. And in general, we are focused on the long journey: from school to university.

Transfers

In addition to our guardianship company, we also have a transport company. In the UK, transfers are expensive and frequent. Therefore, licensed, Russian-speaking drivers will ensure that you do not have to use the services of strangers, taxis, etc. Everything is “our own.”

Attention

Despite the fact that MARYADI is a relatively large company, we regularly meet with our wards in person. We personally inquire about their progress from the guardians. And in general, we are focused on the long journey: from school to university.

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