Aims, Principles & Practices

Feifan International is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate, and student-focused guardianship services, ensuring that every child entrusted to our care is safe, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

Aims

• Provide Comprehensive Support: To ensure the safety, well-being, and holistic development of students under our care, empowering them to thrive academically, socially, and personally.

• Foster Cultural Integration: To promote cross-cultural understanding and inclusion by helping international students integrate smoothly into the UK education system and community.

• Uphold Best Practices in Guardianship: To adhere to the highest standards of guardianship services in compliance with UK laws, safeguarding guidelines, and ethical standards.

• Partner with Families and Schools: To work collaboratively with parents, guardians, and educational institutions to ensure consistent and effective support for each student.

Principles

• Student-Centered Approach:

  • Prioritize the individual needs and preferences of students while promoting their rights, dignity, and independence.

  • Encourage open communication and active participation in decisions affecting their lives.

• Safeguarding and Child Protection:

  • Commit to the highest levels of safeguarding, ensuring every student is protected from harm, neglect, and abuse.

  • Implement robust policies and regularly train staff on safeguarding procedures.

• Cultural Sensitivity and Respect:

  • Recognize and respect the diverse cultural, religious, and personal backgrounds of students.

  • Provide support that is tailored to each student's unique circumstances.

• Transparency and Accountability:

  • Maintain open communication with parents, schools, and other stakeholders.

  • Ensure transparency in all operations, including financial matters and decision-making processes.

• Continuous Improvement:

  • Regularly evaluate and enhance services to reflect feedback from students, parents, and schools.

  • Stay updated with legislative and educational changes to maintain the highest standards.

Practice

• Guardianship Services:

  • Assign a DBS-checked guardian for each student to provide dedicated support and assistance.

  • Facilitate safe, comfortable, and inspected accommodation with host families or boarding arrangements.

• Pastoral Care:

  • Conduct regular welfare checks and meetings with students to assess their well-being.

  • Provide emotional support and a listening ear to address challenges such as homesickness or academic stress.

• Educational Support:

  • Liaise with schools to monitor students’ academic progress and attendance.

  • Offer additional tutoring or mentoring services if required.

• Emergency Assistance:

  • Provide immediate support in case of emergencies, such as medical issues or unexpected changes in circumstances.

  • Maintain an emergency response plan and contact details for quick action.

• Cultural and Social Integration:

  • Organize events and activities that help students adapt to UK culture while celebrating their heritage.

  • Foster connections among students to build a supportive community.

• Communication and Reporting:

  • Provide regular updates to parents on their child’s well-being, academic progress, and any issues that arise.

  • Ensure confidentiality in handling student information while adhering to data protection laws.

If you would like to understand more about our aims, principles & practices please contact our team at guardianship@feifaninternational.com 

Notes

Feifan International policies are reviewed annual. Our Aims, Principles & Practice was last reviewed on January 13th 2025. 

For Feifan International's full Safeguarding & Child Protection policy, please use the link below.