Your child deserves a guardian who truly understands care.
Led by practicing NHS professionals — we bring the same standard of care that protects patients in British hospitals to the students we guardian. AEGIS Gold accredited. Welcoming families from around the world.
“This is my third guardian. In China, agents often tell us to choose the big companies. With them, I didn’t even know who my guardian was. I’ve been with YES for two years and I honestly love you guys.”
Previously with another UK guardianship organisation
NHS paediatric expertise
Unique to our UK Guardianship Model.
Accredited. Recognised. Awarded.
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Find the right packageNHS paediatric professionals. Not just advisors — our founders.
Hayley Harris
Senior Children’s Nurse
20 years NHS paediatric experience · Level 3 Safeguarding
Marc Harris
Children’s Social Care Specialist
Foster care & social care background · Level 2 Safeguarding
The people who will care for your child.
Hayley Harris
Senior Children’s Nurse with 15 years of NHS paediatric experience, Hayley is one of the UK’s only educational guardians with active clinical practice. She brings hospital-grade safeguarding standards directly to every international student in our care — and as a mother herself, she understands what it truly means to trust someone with your child.
Marc Harris
Marc’s career spans children’s social care and NHS clinical systems management — giving him a rare dual perspective on child welfare and healthcare. Level 2 Safeguarding trained, and a father himself, he co-founded YES Guardians to ensure every international student receives the standard of care they deserve.
Hayley and Marc are married, based in Cheltenham, and parents to young children themselves. YES Guardians isn’t a business they run. It’s a life they’ve built around caring for children.
The YES Guardians difference.
Direct access, always.
When your child has a delayed flight, loses their phone, or feels unwell at midnight — you need someone who picks up. We’re available around the clock via our dedicated on-call line, phone, WhatsApp, WeChat and email. Because having a calm, experienced person at the end of the line isn’t a luxury. It’s the whole point.
Expertise that goes beyond education.
Most guardians understand schools. We do too — in depth, across the full UK education system. But we also bring NHS paediatric nursing, children’s social care, foster care experience and formal safeguarding qualifications. The complete picture of child welfare, not just the academic side of it.
The same faces, all the time.
We get to know every student properly at registration, and then through their time with us. Their likes, dislikes, the subjects they love, what makes them homesick — so we can help before it becomes a problem. Our registration isn’t a form to fill in. It’s the start of a relationship. From there, they have the same guardians, the same host family where possible, and the same trusted point of contact for parents and schools — not just in year one, but every year.
Educational guardianship services for international students.
UKVI Compliance & Legal Guardianship
Your child needs a registered UK guardian before they can receive a CAS, secure their school place or get their visa. We make sure this is handled correctly, completely, and without stress.
Full Educational Guardianship Service
Hayley and Marc. That’s who looks after your child. You’ll have their numbers, they’ll know your child, and they’ll be there when it matters
Host Family Accommodation for Boarding School Students
Every family we place students with has been DBS checked, visited in person and approved through the AEGIS Gold vetting process. We ask ourselves one question about every family — would we let our own daughters stay there?
Airport & Travel Support
We coordinate every journey and stay across it until your child is safely where they need to be. Delayed flights, missed connections, late arrivals — we’re on it.
UK Boarding School Liaison
We attend parents’ evenings, respond to the school, and keep you informed. You’re far away. We make sure someone is paying close attention.
Student Welfare & Pastoral Support
Regular visits, check-ins and the professional expertise to spot when something isn’t right — not just academically, but genuinely. Your child is seen properly, every term.
University Application Support
For students staying in the UK for university, we help with UCAS, personal statements, subject choices and school references. We know your child and we know the system — that combination matters at this stage.
FastTrack Guardianship
Need a named guardian confirmed quickly? We can help. Get in touch today.
From first conversation to full support — here's what to expect.
01 — Get in touch
Tell us about your child and what you need. We’ll talk you through your options — no jargon, no pressure. A free consultation call is available if you’d like to speak with Hayley or Marc directly before committing to anything.
02 — Registration
This is where YES Guardians starts to be different. Our registration process is built around getting to know your child properly — their personality, their school, their needs — and you as parents. Not a form to fill in. The beginning of a relationship.
03 — Documentation
We handle everything your child’s school and the Home Office require. Guardianship letters, UKVI compliance, CAS support, school and university forms, letter of undertaking. Done correctly, completely, first time.
04 — Introduction to school
We formally introduce ourselves to your child’s school as their named guardian. From this point, the school knows exactly who to call — and so do you.
05 — Support begins
From the moment your child arrives in the UK, we’re on. 24/7 emergency support as standard, with additional pastoral care, welfare visits, host family coordination and school liaison depending on your package. This is what you signed up for — and this is where it counts.
Real words from real families.
“When we decided our daughter would attend boarding school in the UK, we were immediately nervous about how she would be cared for. They have made things so much easier for us — the genuine care they have for our daughter has helped immensely. They are proactive in their communications and put her wellbeing and safety at the top of the priority list. They’re the best.”
“Having lived with Marc and Hayley for about six months, they are some of the kindest, funniest and caring people I have ever met. It always feels very homely. No homesickness guaranteed — I couldn’t recommend YES Guardians more.”
“Thanks for taking the time. He was very positive and we can finalise. I look forward to working with you and am delighted that he will be in such good hands.”
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"I've been with YES for two years and I honestly love you guys."
Everything you need to know about Educational Guardianship before getting started.
Is a guardian a legal requirement for my child?
For international students under 18 at UK boarding schools, yes. Your child’s school will require a named UK guardian before they can start — and UKVI requires guardianship documentation for visa compliance.
Find out more about legal guardianship requirements →
What does AEGIS Gold accreditation mean?
EGIS is the UK’s independent inspection body for guardianship organisations. Gold is the highest standard they award — and YES Guardians has held it since 2025, with continuous AEGIS accreditation since 2020.
What is AEGIS accreditation? →
What's the difference between a guardian and a host family?
Your guardian is legally responsible for your child and manages everything — school liaison, welfare, emergencies, documentation. Your host family provides accommodation during holidays and exeats. YES Guardians provides both.
Find out more about host families →
What happens if my child has a medical emergency?
You call us. Hayley is a senior NHS paediatric nurse with 15 years of clinical experience — meaning your child’s welfare is assessed by someone who has handled real medical emergencies, not an administrator following a protocol.
How we handle emergencies →
Can YES Guardians support students at any UK boarding school?
Yes. We work with students across UK boarding schools and colleges. If you’re unsure whether we cover your child’s school, get in touch — we’ll tell you immediately.
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How much does guardianship cost?
Our packages vary depending on your child’s needs. The best way to find the right package is to use our Package Finder or book a free consultation call with Hayley or Marc.
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Ready to find out more?
Talk to Hayley or Marc directly. Tell us about your child, your school, your situation — and we’ll take it from there.