JENKINS ENTERPRISES

Petro is a bright, intelligent 12-year-old. He had never been to the UK and never expressed any interest to attend school outside of Ukraine. He had been attending one of the more prestigious schools in Kyiv. He and the family admitted that due to missile attacks, they felt he needed to go somewhere his education could proceed out of danger.

Quickly we had Petro tested for English levels, and admission to British schools. He did very well on his exams, I prepared him for his interviews with the schools, and two schools interviewed him with both extending offers to begin in January 2023.

Naturally, he immediately applied for a visa to attend school in the UK. With holidays in December and January, he did not receive permission to enter the UK until 16th of January.

During this waiting period, I remained in contact with the school, Petro, and his parents, keeping everyone up to date on where things were at present. As guardian, I made an introduction of the school rules, expectations from the boarding students in the UK, the rules in regard to living accommodations, and unique aspects of British culture. I helped to choose and sign up for school activities. Family and I were present at the parents’ evening before Petro arrived. I was translating, to familiarise him with the teachers and their requirements and relieve the whole family`s stress.

When Petro arrived he went directly to the school where he very quickly integrated, began friendships, and caught up on all his lessons. After one month of studying, I visited Petro and met with his houseparent and tutor, and prepared the report for his parents after these meetings.

He is enjoying the British educational experience and is succeeding beyond expectations for such a tardy start. His parents are thrilled and grateful for all of the cooperative coordinated efforts in support of their son.

“I am happy as a guardian to help Petro and his family.”

MARYNA JENKINS, DIRECTOR, JENKINS ENTERPRISES