The UK Government Department for Education has recently revised the National Minimum Standards (NMS) for Boarding Schools, a set of standards that we are obliged to review and meet to ensure that the
wellbeing of all children in UK boarding school is appropriately protected.
There are now several points surrounding guardianship, many of which have a direct implication on ALL international students at Box Hill School whose parents are not resident in the UK. Whilst the NMS is a comprehensive document, Standard 22 outlines the standard pertaining to educational guardianship. In addition, the United Kingdom Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Authority, which issues schools with a licence as an educational sponsor, will regularly monitor all boarding schools and colleges to ensure appropriate procedures are in place.