It is expected that Schools will follow Public Health England, Safe Schools UK advice and the BSA Charters and provide isolation on school premises for any symptomatic students.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-on-isolation-for-residential-educational-settings/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-on-isolation-for-residential-educational-settings

We will continue to update this information in line with changes here in the UK.

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https://www.safeschoolsuk.org/

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The Boarding School Association (BSA) has recently published a COVID Safe Charter which is a voluntary code (not compulsory) which schools can adopt. It aims to provide reassurance to international students and their parents that schools have done everything they can to ensure their safety when they return.

Along with AEGIS (The Association for the Education and Guardianship of International Students) Guardians International is working in partnership with schools, other guardians and the BSA to ensure we are fully prepared together to ensure a safe return for all our students.

https://aegisuk.net/aegis-statement-covid-19-updated-27th-may-2020/

https://www.boarding.org.uk/media/news/article/14712/Coronavirus-disease-COVID-19-guidance-update-as-of-08-06-2020

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• We have ensured the following precautions and measures are compulsory to keep our students safe:
• All drivers and pupils will wear a mask/face covering.
• Drivers will sanitise doors, door handles and seats using disinfectant spray after each journey.
• Social distancing of 2m will be maintained on greeting.
• All drivers will wear gloves when handling pupil’s luggage.
• Drivers will carry hand sanitiser and both pupil and driver will sanitise their hands before entering the vehicle.
• Pupils will be asked to sit in the back of the vehicle behind the passenger seat.
• A window will always be kept open. To maintain a flow of fresh air into the vehicle.
• Pupils and drivers should carry their own tissues in-case they cough or sneeze and dispose of them appropriately.

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https://www.gov.uk/uk-border-control

You must complete the public locator forms before you travel. You cannot submit the form until 48 hours before you’re due to arrive in the UK and you will need to show your completed form when you arriving at the UK border. Either print a copy, or showing it on your phone.

https://www.gov.uk/provide-journey-contact-details-before-travel-uk

For Information on how to self-isolate on arrival please see the information here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-how-to-self-isolate-when-you-travel-to-the-uk/coronavirus-covid-19-how-to-self-isolate-when-you-travel-to-the-uk

It is possible that pupils arriving in August or September will need to be quarantined and we are currently in communication with our schools to establish how this can be facilitated. The majority of the schools we are in partnership with plan to open the boarding houses 14-days before the start of term. It is generally expected that pupils will be quarantined at school, in a familiar environment, where we know they will be safe and secure. Other options available are to be hosted with one of our Host Families (subject to availability) or to arrive with family members early into the UK to facilitate this 14 day period.

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Our advice if looking to book a flight would be to make a booking to arrive in time for the start of any quarantine arrangements your school has put in place, or to coincide with any host arrangements.

If you require information on how to book this, please contact your Guardians International Student Coordinator.

Please make sure that the booking is flexible to allow for it to change to just before term starts if the quarantine rules change.

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We all seem very united in our positive attitudes to making it happen and to keeping international students as safe as possible when they do return.

Through the many conversations we have been having with schools and overseas parents, we have found what is concerning parents the most is the process and timing for a safe and orderly return to school.

As guardians we are fully committed to supporting all students to achieve this.

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As I am sure you are all aware that the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues to be a developing situation which we have been carefully following and planning for over the last few months.  We have recently provided suitable hosting arrangements for all students affected over the half term break.  Like many education providers including guardians and schools we are following closely all guidance provided by the World Health Organization (WHO), Public Health England (PHE) and the Boarding Schools Association (BSA) in conjunction with the Association for the Education and Guardianship of International Students (AEGIS).
As you will understand we are following the lead of the schools which your children are studying at and although these schools have minor differences in advice provided the key message is that those students who have been in an affected country or region will be required to be quarantined for 14 days. All schools are strongly advising parents of students from affected regions / countries not to return home for the Easter holidays. For the purpose of Guardians International’s policy towards COVID-19 the following countries are included:

• Cambodia
• China (Mainland)
• Hong Kong
• Italy (North)
  
• Iran
  
• Japan
• Korea
• Laos
• Macau
• Malaysia
• Myanmar
  
• Thailand
  
• Singapore
• Vietnam

Most recent advice from the UK Government see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-specified-countries-and-areas/covid-19-specified-countries-and-areas-with-implications-for-returning-travellers-or-visitors-arriving-in-the-uk

Category 1: Travellers should self-isolate, even if asymptomatic, and call NHS 111 to inform of recent travel. Go home or to your destination and then self isolate.

Category 2: Travellers do not need to undertake any special measures, but if they develop symptoms they should self-isolate and call NHS 111.

The guidance for Italy, Iran, Daegu or Cheongdo (Republic of Korea), Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia and Vietnam applies to individuals who returned from these specific areas on or after 19 February 2020.

*Except areas of the country specifically referred to in Category 1.

If you have returned from any specified category 1 , you should call NHS111 and stay indoors and avoid contact with other people even if you do not have symptoms.

If you have arrived from a category 2 territory and develop symptoms:
– a cough
– a high temperature
– shortness of breath

Immediately call NHS 111 and self isolate keeping yourself away from people. Do not attempt to visit a Doctors surgery or Hospital Accident & Emergency Department.

But these symptoms do not necessarily mean you have the illness. The symptoms are similar to other illnesses that are much more common, such as cold and flu.

Message to Schools:

• Guardians International understand the need to protect school communities and we are working with all stakeholders to ensure that all students are looked after and their safety and well-being is at the centre of all we do.
• We agree with schools decisions to advise parents and students not to travel to areas affected COVID-19 during the Easter holidays.
• We appreciate the concerns schools have and the need to require students who have been to an affected area recently to undertake a period of 14 day quarantine prior to any return back to school.
• Whilst Guardians International is supporting schools by offering hosting services and access to Easter Camps for students during the holidays, we cannot offer any form of quarantine accommodation for students returning from category 1 or 2 areas.
• Our host families have made it clear that they will be unwilling to off any form of quarantine or self-isolation due to the risk of possible infection.
• We have made it clear to our parents that if students arrive back in the UK, and cannot the parents will be responsible for arranging any quarantine or self isolation that may be required.
• If students return to school and subsequently exhibit symptoms of COVID-19 our host families will not be able to provide accomodation for them prior to any intervention by the NHS, whether this is hospitalisation or otherwise. As per the BSA advice no host family is properly equipped to deal with such a situation and it is better that the school use a self isolation protocol prior to admission to hospital or parents making arrangements to take care of them.This is because our form of accommodation is in local host families who are not equipped or willing to take on a student who risks infecting them and the rest of their family and local community.

Message to Host Families:

• Guardians International students that are going to host families have been in the UK since the beginning of Term (January) and pose no more risk than any other person who has been in the UK and not gone to an affected region. The current incubation period according to Public Health England is 14-days.
• All of our partner schools have been very diligent in ensuring that no students pose a risk their own boarding communities and therefore the wider population at large. All students, parents and school visitors have either been strongly advised not to visit affected areas, or if they have are quarantined from that school for a period greater than the incubation period – 14 days.
• No host family will be requested to host any students who have significant risk of exposure to COVID-19 or are show symptoms of the virus.

Message for Parent & Students:

• We are advising students from affected countries to stay in the UK for their holidays until further notice. This is to avoid the 14 day quarantine period, symptom free required by schools.
• Mosts are requiring that parents, friends or relatives from affected countries who want to visit students in the UK, should be here for at least for 14 days without symptoms prior to either visiting the school or spending time with students.
• All visitors should check with their specific school to ensure they fully understand that school’s policy and requirements.
• We are here to support both parents and students during this difficult and confusing period. Please contact your coordinator if you need further help or guidance.

For Students who are arriving in the UK/returning to the UK:

Our host families are not able to provide quarantine or self-isolation within accommodation as they are unwilling to risk of possible infection.

It is the responsibility of parents to arrange appropriate quarantine or self-isolation for students returning to the UK where schools require it. We strongly suggest parents contact schools regularly and follow all communications from their child(ren)’s school as the requirements are changing regularly.

Other than Category 1 areas there are no travel restrictions on travel from other areas. Therefore, if a student is accompanied by or has access to a responsible adult or parent (generally over 25) they may stay in their own accommodation e.g. home, hotel, rental.

If there is a school closure:

It is expected that is a school closes for a prolonged period, students without symptoms students will be expected to:
1. go back home;
2. for parents to come to the UK and look after them;
3. be looked after by another responsible adult e.g. relative or close family friend who needs to be over 25 years old.

Guardians International will provide all appropriate assistance to support both the school and students as long as this does not place our staff or host families at risk.

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