Guardians
If you live overseas something you will need to consider if you are thinking of boarding at any school in the UK is appointing a guardian.
Following the Children Act 2004, the Protection of Children Act 1999 and the Care Standards Act 2000 Royal Russell School, in promoting and safeguarding the welfare of every boarding student, including those over the age of 18, requires parents who do not live in the United Kingdom to appoint a guardian to act on their behalf. The above legislation protects the rights of children and makes ‘proper and appropriate care’ a compulsory requirement.
During term time the School is legally responsible for each student’s welfare and undertakes parentally designated responsibilities. However, there are times (eg weekend leave, May bank holiday weekend, half-term breaks, or if a student is suspended or excluded by the School, etc) when the School must be able to hand over parental responsibilities to another adult – the appointed Guardianship organisation/Guardian.
Any student whose parents live overseas must have an adult guardian in the UK who will agree to be responsible for that student on behalf of the parents. A guardian may be a relative, friend of the family or a guardian agency.
It is essential that a guardian is nominated before the student joins Royal Russell and that we are advised of the guardian’s name, address, and contact details at least a week before the start of term. Students are expected go to their guardian for half-terms and the May bank holiday weekend, unless alternative arrangements have been made in advance.
If you require assistance in appointing a guardian please call 020 8657 4433 or email admissions@royalrussell.co.uk and we will be happy to advise you.
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