Family Stories

Guardianship doesn’t stop at the end of the working day — and it definitely doesn’t take weekends off. This weekend, one of our brilliant guardians, Hayley, went out of her way to support a new international student who was feeling homesick. The student had only just arrived in the UK to start school, and while everything was new and exciting, the reality of being far from home had started to… Read More »Not Just 9–5: How Real Guardianship Looks in Practice

At YES Guardians, we believe in creating memorable experiences for the students in our care—moments that help them feel truly at home in the UK. On 4th June, we had the joy of sharing one of those moments with Pete, one of our international students from China. Joined by Marc and Hayley, and their two daughters, Elora and Arabella, we headed off for an evening of fun at Uncle Sam’s… Read More »A Trip to the Circus – A Night of Laughter and Lights!

Yesterday evening, I found myself sat on a wooden bench at Wycliffe College, with a coffee in one hand and our ever-faithful notebook by my side. The sun was starting to set, the grounds were quiet, and it was one of those moments where you take a breath and feel genuinely thankful for what you do. I was there for a parents’ evening — one of many we attend throughout… Read More »An Evening at Wycliffe – Why Being Present Matters

It’s exam season – and we all know what that means. Long days, even longer nights, and plenty of pressure for the young people we care about. Whether it’s GCSEs, A-Levels, or end-of-year assessments, the stress can build quickly. At YES Guardians, we’re firm believers that a little encouragement (and a lot of snacks!) can go a long way. This week, we put together some special exam care packs for… Read More »Study Packs – good luck everyone.

By Marc Harris, Expert in Educational Guardianship Every year, Mother’s Day provides us with a special opportunity to express our gratitude and love for the mothers in our lives. This year, we extend our heartfelt thanks to an extraordinary group of women – the host family mothers associated with YES Guardians. These incredible women open their homes and hearts to international students, providing them with a nurturing environment far from… Read More »A Mother’s Day Tribute to Host Family Mothers with YES Guardians

We love our host families. We often get great feedback from students who have stayed out our host families.  But sometimes, the words are so good that we love to share them. These just made us go wow. “I can attest to Family A’s exceptional character and abilities that would make them an excellent fit for working with children. Family A has a genuine passion for working with kids. They… Read More »Perfect Host Family – What a review!