Mental Health Policy

Supporting student wellbeing through early intervention, safeguarding, and coordinated care.

Summary

The British Guardianship Mental Health Policy outlines how staff, homestays, coordinators, and schools identify, respond to, and manage mental‑health concerns among international students. It emphasises early identification, safeguarding, and prioritising student safety and wellbeing. All concerns must be recorded and escalated to the Designated Safeguarding Lead, who liaises with parents, schools, and relevant professionals. The policy details risk assessment before accepting guardianship, crisis procedures, medication management, confidentiality protocols, and collaboration with external agencies. It also includes AEGIS‑compliant procedures for student removal, ongoing monitoring, and reintegration, supported by trained staff and a comprehensive mental‑health support directory.

To make sure this policy always reflects the highest standards of student care, it is reviewed and updated every year in line with UK safeguarding requirements and the standards set by our accrediting bodies, AEGIS and the Boarding Schools' Association (BSA). This annual review ensures our approach keeps pace with changes in legislation, official guidance, and best practice, including the evolving nature of online risks, so that students, parents, and schools can be confident our procedures remain current and effective.

Published: 17th February 2026
Review Date: 17th February 2027

 

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Please note that the version published on this website serves as a summary only. For complete guidance and procedures, please refer to the full Mental Health Policy, which is available to download below.