07 International students Transport to and from school and the airport Providing accommodation during hol idays, including half terms and bank hol idays Col lecting the pupi l in case of exclusion from school Bridging the gap between term dates and fl ights to and from home Looking after the pupi l in the event of i l lness (in l iaison with the School ’s medical centre) Providing accommodation during any quarantine period and possible periods of self isolation Guardians It is Abingdon School pol icy that al l students whose parents l ive abroad, must appoint a UK based guardian. Abingdon School is unable to recommend guardians, however, parents can find detai ls here of AEGIS Accredited Guardianship Organisations. A good guardian should take an active and interested role in their charge’s education and welfare and l ive close enough for the pupi l to visit for weekends away and half terms and on the occasions when the school is closed. This would typical ly be within 90 minutes from the school. The typical role of a guardian would include: A good guardian wi l l also play an active role in supporting the pupi l, for example, attending parents' evenings and other School events. Guardians wi l l be included in correspondence (excluding school fee invoices) unless parents have agreed another arrangement with the School. Further detai ls can be found in the Guardianship guidance notes.
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