Why do you need a Guardian?

In the UK if your child is under 16 or if he or she is at a boarding school you must appoint a guardian.  Schools insist on this as it is a legal requirement.

Why YOU should choose OLCOTE.

 We have been providing guardianship care since 1990. We have a professional approach that needs great understanding of your needs as parents and your child’s individual needs. 

We continue to support your child through their school life.

Our Role as Guardians   

Listed below is just part of the selection of the key roles that we as guardians carry out,

• To provide accommodation "Home from Home" during school leave periods.

• Being available on a daily basis as a point of contact between your child, you the parents and the school.

• Providing your child with both pastoral and educational support.

• Monitoring and communicating your child's educational and social development.

• Acting on behalf of you, the parents, to make decisions regarding emergency medical treatment if required.

• At the start of the academic year various items have to be purchased for the child i.e. school uniform, books and equipment, nametags for clothing, bedding and telephone cards.

• Travel arrangements must be made for the child at the start and end of term, for leave weekends and over half-terms and to liaise with the school.

• Keeping legal documents such visas up to date and renew them as and when necessary. 

Our unique services provide you with the warmth, commitment and understanding for the care of your child, adhering to our highly Personal and Professional ethos.