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Welcome to the AEGIS STANDARD
from AEGIS Standard Summer 2024
by AEGIS
What a fantastic conference we were treated to. Even the rail strikes and disruptions could not dampen the day. It is always great to see so many guardians and schools together in one room, catching up with one another and the AEGIS team It was wonderful to hear Yasemin open the Conference and highlight the hard work that goes on in the background, and the vital work that Sharon and Sophie do supporting guardianship and schools
Marie Gentles MBE spoke about an area that has become such an important hot topic for guardianship, host families and students. The mental health of students is the biggest area of concern that guardians are having to react and respond to whilst working closely with the school, student and family. Therefore listening to Marie and the ways that we can provide support around mental health was really helpful.
Ann Marie Christian’s presentation on racism and understanding discrimination and prejudiced behaviour allowed us to consider this from different perspectives and highlighted one of the areas of concern that faces international students studying in the UK
It is always great to hear directly from both the Department of Education and ISI and to have Michael Bell and Rhiannon Williams speak about the NMS and ISI Framework It has never been so important for schools and guardians to work together as they navigate through the NMS and ISI standards and interpret these to maintain the safeguarding and wellbeing of international students
AEGIS truly is flourishing by being independent, and that is clear in our DNA As an independent charity, our Trustees are vital and you will see through this edition of the AEGIS Standard that we welcome three new Trustees to our Board We very much look forward to working with them and supporting you all with the great work that you do within the sector
