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Guides · 23 July 2026

The parent’s guide to UK guardianship

A 12-page plain-English guide covering what a guardian does, what schools require, how host families are checked, and the questions to ask before you choose.

This guide covers what a guardian is legally and practically responsible for, what UK boarding schools require, how homestay families are vetted, what happens in an emergency, and the questions worth asking any guardianship organisation before you commit.

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