Are there any different levels of packages available?

We only have one level of guardianship service fee (£620 per term) and this covers all our Head Office services as well as the services of our Local Coordinator with welfare and safeguarding visits that we think are necessary for ALL children. We can, however, be very flexible on how much of a disbursements deposit or expenses fund that we ask for. For those clients who want us to arrange airport transfers and/or regular host family stays, we usually charge an initial deposit of £1,500. If you do not require either of these services we can just charge a nominal fee of £200 to cover emergency situations. This is refundable if not spent.

Are expenses for mobile phone bills and sim cards included or are they an additional cost?

Bright World does not offer the provision of mobile phones as students always bring their own telephone with them. We do not include any mobile phone expenses. We can offer help and advice on purchasing of sim cards for our students but these are not included in the cost of guardianship.

Pocket money monitoring and distribution/management of student funds – is this a thing/how does it work?

Students usually bring their own debit or credit card for getting cash out or paying for goods online or in shops. The Bright World disbursements fund is not usually used to manage pocket money. In unexpected circumstances, we can arrange for cash to be given to students or monies transferred to their account from ours if they are stuck without any funds for their half term holiday or exeat weekend. Parents just need to give authority and ask their Guardianship Care Manager to arrange this.

Is help with choosing GCSE/A-level subjects provided/included in the cost?

No, academic advice is not part of our programme. If parents or students feel they need assistance with choosing academic subjects or any other academic issues then Bright World can get in touch with their school and arrange a full consultation with the student, parent and tutor.

Is a work experience arrangement placement included?

Bright World does not help students to arrange work experience placements but we are happy to liaise with the school on parents' behalf and contact the careers department so they can assist.

guardianship fees - what does it all cost?

guardianship fees and what is included

Fees

£620 per term including VAT

Your own Guardianship Care Manager available to you at Head Office
Emergency assistance for unexpected events, cancelled flights, suspension from school, illness.
Liaising on your behalf with the school regarding exeat and half term arrangements or for unexpected situations.
Organisation of safe and efficient airport transfers and other travel for your child within the UK.
Your child's Buddy will visit at least twice per year, after which a full report will be uploaded to your Blink portal.
Sourcing and checking of a suitable host family for exeats and half terms and/or in unexpected situations- exclusive use of Bright World's Host Family Selection Tool so you can help us choose your host family
Annual enhanced DBS checks and inspections of host families and screening of drivers on your behalf.
Your child’s Buddy will keep in touch throughout the year, calling and emailing, always on the end of the phone if they need to talk.
24/7 emergency phone service for students and parents.
Privileged access to BLINK, our online Parent Platform - see reports, manage your account, submit flight details. View host family & driver profiles.

extra costs

We usually charge £500 deposit to pay for optional extras although this can be negotiated according to your needs.

Host family accommodation £45 per night
Additional Parents Evening £60 plus mileage
Extra visits to school or host family on request £30 per hour
All visits are subject to a 45p fuel allowance charge.
Airport transfers - price according to distance. A small administration fee of £5 added for each journey organised by Bright World to cover the cost of enhanced DBS checks and screening.
Airport Angel service. We can collect your child from the aircraft and escort through customs or escort to aircraft on return from £85
Fuel allowance of 45p per mile for host families collecting the student from school
Mandarin Counselling and translation services £300 per year plus VAT
Russian Parent Support service £200 plus VAT

2022-23 guardianship fees and what is included

Fees

£720 per term including VAT

Your own Guardianship Care Manager available to you at Head Office
Emergency assistance for unexpected events, cancelled flights, suspension from school, illness or injury.
Liaising on your behalf with the school regarding exeat and half term arrangements or for unexpected situations.
Organisation of safe and efficient airport transfers and other travel for your child within the UK.
Your child's Buddy will visit at least twice per year, after which a full report will be uploaded to your Blink portal.
Sourcing and checking of a suitable host family for exeats and half terms and/or in unexpected situations- exclusive use of Bright World's Host Family Selection Tool so you can help us choose your host family
Annual enhanced DBS checks and inspections of host families and screening of drivers on your behalf.
Your child’s Buddy will keep in touch throughout the year, calling and emailing, always on the end of the phone if they need to talk.
24/7 emergency phone service for students and parents.
Privileged access to BLINK, our online Parent Platform - see reports, manage your account, submit flight details. View host family & driver profiles.

Extra costs

We usually charge £500 deposit to pay for optional extras although this can be negotiated according to your needs.

Host family accommodation £50 per day
Additional Parents Evening £60 plus mileage
Extra visits to school or host family on request £30 per hour
All visits are subject to a 55 pence fuel allowance charge.
Airport transfers - price according to distance. A small administration fee of £5 added for each journey organised by Bright World to cover the cost of enhanced DBS checks and screening.
Airport Angel service. We can collect your child from the aircraft and escort through customs or escort to aircraft on return from £85
Fuel allowance of 55 pence per mile for host families collecting the student from school
Mandarin Counselling and translation services £300 per year plus VAT
Russian Parent Support service £200 plus VAT

James Foster, Commercial Director

If you are not intending to use our host family or travel service then we can reduce the expenses fund to suit your needs. This will considerably reduce UK guardianship costs. James manages our student and parent finances and will ensure that your fees and disbursements account is kept up to date.

guardianship fees - what does it all cost?

guardianship fees and what is included

Fees

extra costs

2022-23 guardianship fees and what is included

Fees

Extra costs

James Foster, Commercial Director

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