UK Guardianship

What is a Guardian?

A guardian becomes your personal UK representative as soon as your child is in their care.
They will act on your behalf, making sure your child is happy, healthy and safe whilst studying in the UK
They are able to authorise medical treatment and other practical needs that your child may have
Ensure your child’s welfare is attended to in all situations

So, now you know what a Guardian is but, what will they do?

They will:

Welcome your son or daughter at the airport
Arrange transport to their school (if required)
Take them to their school and see them settled in
Offer a choice of host families for your child to stay with during half term and at term start/end
Attend school functions (when requested)
Look after your child's interests if a medical or other emergency arises during term-time
Organise transport needs during term time, and at other times as required

and most importantly ...

Be on the end of a telephone, and/or e-mail for you or your child if there is a worry or problem, or if they simply just want to talk

All clients and host families of Edinburgh Guardian Angels are:

Vetted by Edinburgh Guardian Angels & Disclosure Scotland
have necessary police checks
are registered with the appropriate bodies where applicable (e.g. The Care Inspectorate)
Children will be placed with caring families during holidays and treated like a member of the Masters family whilst residing in Scotland.

Become a Host Family with Edinburgh Guardian Angels

Opening up your home to become a host family with Edinburgh Guardian Angels is a unique, rewarding, fun and educational experience for all the family. It gives families a chance to meet new friends and experience different cultures and languages.

Welcoming an international student into your home will allow them to experience maximum immersion by living as ‘locals’. Also, hosting a foreign student gives them the opportunity to understand and experience Scottish culture.

To find out more, email Agnes at info@edinburghguardianangels.co.uk.