bright sounds

On this week's episode, Cory is joined by returning guest, Zeba Clarke, Deputy Head Academic at King Edward's Witley. We look at the GCSE and A level assessment proposals made by Ofqual in their recent consultation.

On this week's episode, Cory is joined by Casper Jones, Guardianship Care Manager and Leanne Poole & Fi Williamson, Accommodation & Travel Managers, to discuss the impact of the The third UK national lockdown and what we are doing to continue to support our students until schools can reopen.

With schools not set to reopen until at least mid-February, and travel restrictions making travel home unfeasible for many, where exactly are our students staying, and what ramifications does this have for us, as guardians? Lia is joined by Regional Manager, Louis Spice, and Director of Safeguarding & Operations, Jenny Rumble, who help to shed some light.

We have been left Coverwhelmed by the announcement that UK schools will close until the end of February half term "at least". Join us today as Lia chats to Bright World's Managing Director, Lana Foster, Guardianship Care Manager, Robbie Piper and Charlotte Hamson from the Marketing and Admissions department.

This week we are joined by special guest Naomi Goldshtein, Senior Manager at Fragomen, a leading legal firm dedicated exclusively to Immigration services Worldwide. Naomi helps to answer some frequently asked questions regarding the new immigration routes for EU students which come into effect from 1st January 2021, when the UK officially leaves the EU.

The UK Government has launched it's 'Test to Release Scheme' in a bid to cut the quarantine period for overseas arrivals in England. Director of Guardianships, Su Warren joins Charlotte to make sense of the new scheme.

We can hardly believe that next week we will be welcoming students to our brand new Christmas programme at Padworth College. Listen in to Lana, Mary and Hermes talking about what's in store at Relax & Revise @ Christmas

With the Christmas holidays rapidly approaching, Su Warren sits down with Lia and Louis to discuss what the guardianship team are doing to help students get home, and what else they have been up to this term. 

It is Anti-Bullying Week and so we are joined by Fiona Lee from Safeguarding.co to have a natter. Fiona provides bespoke Safeguarding and child protection advice, training and consultancy for Organisations who work with Children and young adults.

Bright World Directors Lana Foster and Charlotte Hamson, and Director of Young Learners at Kings Education, Mary Doody, were joined by guests from boarding schools and education agencies, as well as some parents, to discuss the upcoming Relax & Revise @ Christmas programmes.

This week Lia is joined by Bright World Director of Sales & Marketing, Charlotte Hamson, Director of Guardianships & Operations, Su Warren, and Guardianship Care Manager, Robbie Piper, to discuss how the first half term of the year went. 

Lia and Louis are joined by Bright World Managing Director, Lana Foster, and Mary Doody, Director of Young Learners at Kings Education, who reveal Bright World's new Relax & Revise @ Christmas programmes, and take a detailed look at the centres and activities planned. 

Last week, Lana, James and Jenny attended a two day DSL training programme, led by Adam Lubbock, a safeguarding practitioner and founder of Kings River Education. Adam joins us as a special guest in this weeks' episode, to talk about what was covered. *Please be advised that this episode includes the mention of safeguarding topics that some listeners may find distressing.

Lia and Louis are joined by Bright World Director of Safeguarding & Operations, Jenny Rumble, and Local Coordinator, Sarah Bozier, to discuss how Bright World is supporting their students upon their (less than normal) return to school, particularly in terms of their mental health and wellbeing. 

Lia is joined by Managing Director, Lana Foster, and Regional Manager, Louis Spice, to discuss what provisions are in place for students who have to stay in the UK over the Christmas holidays. 

To kick off Season 2 we chat to two of our fantastic Host Families and find out more about the extra steps and precautions they are taking keep students safe during the holidays.

Bright World's MD Lana Foster and Director of Sales & Marketing Charlotte Hamson sign off on what has been a less than predictable Season 1 of Bright Sounds. 

Lana chats to our Local Coordinator and Bright World Buddy for London and Surrey, Jalpa Lai about how we are going to manage our student visits and safeguarding care during the first term of the 2020/21 academic year.  

The Bright World Senior Management team reflect on the key issues discussed during our Q&A webinar including; flight availability, quarantine and Coronavirus Contingency planning.

Safe, friendly, professional drivers have always been vital to the running of our guardianship programme bur during a pandemic where flight changes are frequent, our drivers have been invaluable. Listen to the lovely Mo from International Student Transfers on today's podcast.

The Legendary Loo Roll by Jaden Seributra won the hearts of the judges and came in first place. This week we are announcing second and third prize holders from our short story competition.

Our panel of expert judges meet our winner and special guest narrator, Stephen Roberts from Study Travel Magazine brings his story to life.

Jenny talks to Tina Knapman from Alan's Airport Services about some of the changes we are making to ensure our students get safely back to school safely.

Listen to our expert panel of Headmasters, Principals and industry experts as we discuss quarantine, social distancing, safety measures, medical facilities and much much more.

When UK Schools closed in March amid The Coronavirus outbreak, some international students were unable to make it back to their home country. Stranded and in the absence of family members in the UK, our hosts have gone above and beyond to keep our students safe and well taken care of during the UK lockdown. Tune in to Bright World's Podcast Channel as we speak with one such host family and their s...