S AB LE G UAR D IA N S Services for school children
Welcome message from the team at Sable Guardians Choosing the right guardianship provider is an important decision, one that deserves genuine care and trust. At Sable Guardians, we’ve been supporting international students in the UK for over 15 years. We understand the responsibility that comes with your trust, and we care for every student as if they were our own. Our mission is simple: to provide a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and personally. Whatever challenges arise, our students know they are never alone. Their wellbeing and happiness are at the heart of everything we do.
Our core values When parents choose to appoint an independent non-accredited guardian for their child - such as a family friend or relative - the school may request that additional checks are completed through Sable Guardians.
Care
Solve
At the heart of our work is genuine care. We ensure every student feels safe, supported, and respected. Safeguarding is always our top priority, and we look after each student as though they were part of our own family.
Moving to a new country can bring challenges. Our experienced team is always ready to help quickly and kindly. Whether it’s paperwork, school communication, or personal concerns, we handle every situation with care and professionalism, giving parents and students complete peace of mind
Grow
Enjoy
Studying abroad is a journey of growth. We help students build confidence, independence, and life skills so they can reach their full potential academically, socially, and personally.
We want every student to make the most of their time in the UK. Studying here offers wonderful opportunities to learn, explore, and meet new people. We encourage students to embrace their experiences, try new activities, and enjoy every part of their journey, creating memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.
Our Guardianship packages At Sable Guardians, we are delighted to offer three carefully designed service options, each created to provide the right level of care and support for every student.
Sable Guardians Prestige Service Our Prestige Service is our most comprehensive and personalised offering, designed for families seeking the highest level of care and support for their child while studying in the UK. It provides dedicated, tailored care, ensuring that every detail is managed professionally and thoughtfully. With Sable Prestige, you can have complete confidence that your child is in expert hands, receiving exceptional support and care throughout their time at school. This package also includes a host family, ensuring that your child enjoys a welcoming “home from home” experience during school breaks in the UK.
Our Prestige Service includes: • Assistance with visa paperwork and a Letter of Undertaking, ensuring compliance with UKVI regulations • Completion of guardianship documentation required by schools • Online pre-arrival meeting with the Sable Guardians team • Introduction to a fully vetted, carefully matched host family • Arranging safe transportation for your child during school breaks and to and from the airport or host family, using DBS-checked drivers to ensure their safety and wellbeing • Provision of a student handbook with guidance about life in the UK • A guide to staying with a host family • Provision of a handbook for parents • First term two school visits • Second term two school visits • Third term one school visit • Ongoing email and phone support
Additional support: • A dedicated member of our team available for emergencies 24/7 • Additional services are available. Please see our fee sheets for further details.
Sable Guardians Gold Service Our Gold Service provides an enhanced level of guardianship support for students studying in the UK, offering additional welfare monitoring and assistance with transport arrangements throughout the academic year. This service is designed for students who: • Return home during all school breaks; or • Have their own family arrangements in place for exeats and short breaks; e.g a parent will come to the UK to stay with their child. • Attend a school that permits boarders to remain on campus during these periods. The Gold Service does not include host family accommodation during exeats, half�term breaks or school holidays. Families should ensure appropriate accommodation arrangements are in place before selecting this service.
Our Gold Service includes: • Assistance with visa paperwork and provision of the Letter of Undertaking equired for UKVI compliance • Completion of guardianship documentation required by schools • Arrangement of transportation to and from airports, schools and other agreed destinations, using appropriately vetted and DBS-checked drivers • Parent and student handbooks providing guidance and practical information • Ongoing liaison with parents, schools and students as required
Additional Support • • • • •
Two welfare visits during the student's first term, with feedback provided to parents or agents where appropriate One welfare visit during the second term Ongoing email and telephone support 24-hour emergency contact support from a dedicated member of the Sable Guardians team
Important Information Students on the Gold Service do not have access to pre-arranged host family accommodation as part of their guardianship package. If accommodation is required at a later date, we will endeavour to assist where possible; however, availability cannot be guaranteed and additional charges will apply. Families should not select the Gold Service with the expectation that accommodation can be arranged at short notice during exeats, half terms or school holidays.
Additional Services A range of additional services can be arranged for an additional fee. Please refer to our fee sheets for further details.
Our Core Service provides guardianship support for students studying in the UK, ensuring they have a trusted guardian in place and access to advice and assistance throughout the academic year. This service is designed for students who: • Return home during all school breaks; or • Have their own family arrangements in place for exeats and short breaks – e.g a parent will come to the UK to stay with their child. • Attend a school that permits boarders to remain on campus during these periods. The Core Service is not intended for students who require host family accommodation during exeats, half-terms or school holidays. Families should carefully consider their accommodation requirements before selecting this option. A member of our team will visit your child during their first term to ensure they have settled well and have the support they need. Our Core Service includes: • Assistance with visa paperwork and provision of the Letter of Undertaking required for UKVI compliance • Completion of guardianship documentation required by schools • Parent and student handbooks providing guidance and practical information • One welfare visit during the student's first term • Ongoing email and telephone support • 24-hour emergency contact support
Important Information Students on the Core Service do not have access to pre-arranged host family accommodation for school breaks. If accommodation is required at a later date, we will try to assist where possible, but availability cannot be guaranteed and additional charges will apply. Requests made shortly before an exeat or school holiday may be particularly difficult to accommodate. Additional Services A range of additional services, including transport arrangements and extra welfare support, are available. Please refer to our fee sheets for further details. Before selecting the Core Service, families must ensure their child has suitable arrangements in place for all exeats, half-term breaks and school holidays. This service should not be chosen with the expectation that host family accommodation can be arranged later if plans change. The Gold and Core services are not intended for students equiring host family accommodation. Families who anticipate needing accommodation during school breaks should consider our Prestige Service.
Our mission: At Sable Guardians, we believe every child deserves to feel safe, cared for, and supported while studying away from home. Our experienced team is here to make that happen, providing the reassurance parents need and the encouragement students deserve. Whichever guardianship service you choose, you can trust Sable Guardians to deliver care with kindness, professionalism, and cultural understanding.
Your child: The most important person in the world Contact our friendly team today to discuss your needs or to learn more about our guardianship packages. Visit: https://www.sableinternational.com/sable-guardians Email: Caroline.lloyd@sableinternational.com
Together, we’ll ensure every student’s UK journey is safe, supported, and full of opportunity.