A guardian is a responsible adult, appointed by the parents of a child, who will take on the responsibilities of the parents when they themselves are unavailable to do so. The guardian’s responsibilities can include issuing written consent for school trips, authorising payment for additional expenses, attending parents evenings, liaising regarding the boarder’s behaviour and academic progress, and accommodating the boarder when they are not staying in the boarding house (such as weekends, school breaks or if they are unwell). All full boarders must have designated parents or a guardian to whom they go home to when they are not boarding. 

It is most important that your nominated guardian understands fully the responsibilities that they are expected to undertake. The school will liaise with the guardian in all matters concerning the student. With the written agreement of parents, copies of school reports can be sent directly to the guardian. If a parent wishes the school to contact the guardian only in the case of an inability to contact them directly, that should be specified in advance to the Houseparents.

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