As the start to the new school year approaches fast, you may ask yourself if you have made all the necessary arrangements for your child’s return to school here in the UK. For parents of new students especially, it can be worrying trying to remember to do everything you need to. So Bright World have pulled together a checklist of things you will need to consider.
Guardianship – while your child studies here in the UK, he or she will require an educational Guardian, who will provide or organise accommodation during half term holidays and exeat weekends. The guardian will also provide emergency contact, in case of illness, or any problems at school. Bright World guardianships is highly recommended by UK schools as a first class provider of guardianship service. If you would like to read more about our services, please Click here.
Visa – for all non-EU residents, your child will need a visa to come and study in the UK. Bright World work in association with a Visa Advisor who will be able to help with any queries you may have regarding your child’s visa. You can contact Lana Foster with your questions.
Flights and Transfers – Please give the full flight details or inward travel arrangements to your childs’ Guardianship Care Manager at Bright World. We will make the necessary transfer arrangements, and ensure that your child is escorted safely to school. Sometimes flight schedules mean that students arrive before school re-opens. In such cases, we will be pleased to find a host family to look after your child until they can return to school.If you are accompanying your child to school personally, it is equally as important to let us know the details.
Uniforms – quite often, parents who accompany their child to the UK will be able to book an appointment with the school Uniform Shop, via the school website, or over the telephone. Staff at the Uniform Shop will be able to measure your child up for their school uniform and offer advice, but if you are at all concerned, either the houseparent or your child’s Bright world Buddy may be able to go along and offer assistance where needed.
Mobile Phone – In the UK, children under the age of 17 will require an adult to be present when they purchase a mobile phone contract or SIM card. Upon request, Houseparents often take their students into the local town to do this soon after arrival.
Registration with Local Police – Shortly after arriving in the UK, your child will by law, be required to register with the schools’ local police. Usually the houseparents will organise this – if in doubt please contact your child’s houseparent, or your Bright World Guardianship Care Manager, and we will be able to check for you.
We hope that your child’s journey to the UK is a safe and pleasant one, and we welcome any questions you may have about your childs Guardianship with Bright World.
