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Another one of our students enjoying some lovely time with their homestay family, out walking the dogs! 🐶🍂 #TheGuardianFamily #Homestay #StudentSupport

Happy Halloween from The Guardian Family Network! 🎃👻 We hope all of our students, families and homestays have a fun and safe Halloween. What are you doing to celebrate? 💙 #TheGuardianFamily

Did You Know? Before pumpkins became popular for Halloween, people in parts of Britain and Ireland carved turnips into lanterns🎃 These were often used to create spooky faces and were part of older Halloween traditions. #TheGuardianFamily #DidYouKnow #Halloween

Some lovely photos from one of our homestays over the weekend! A fun weekend spent together, including trying out some fencing lessons! 🤺 It's always lovely to see our students enjoying time with their homestay families💙 #TheGuardianFamily #Homestay #StudentSupport

October Half Term 🍂 Wishing all of our students a lovely and well-earned break. Whether you’re heading home, spending time with your homestay family or enjoying a school trip, we hope you have a great half term 💙 #TheGuardianFamily

Having experienced boarding school herself, Siobhan understands that being away from home can be just as difficult for parents as it is for students💙 #TheGuardianFamily #BoardingSchool

School Spotlight: @WymondhamCol 🏫 Wymondham College is a thriving and diverse state boarding and day school set on a beautiful 83-acre campus in rural Norfolk. #TheGuardianFamily #WymondhamCollege #UKBoardingSchools

Halloween in the UK 🎃 Q: Can international students get involved in Halloween activities? A: Yes! Many schools, homestays and local communities enjoy Halloween with decorations, themed events, pumpkin carving or fun treats. #TheGuardianFamily #Halloween #StudentSupport

At The Guardian Family Network, we’re proud to support students from over 20 countries around the world. Our growing global community includes students from Kazakhstan, Estonia, Grand Cayman, Taiwan, Australia, Nigeria and India, alongside many other countries. #GNET

World Mental Health Day 💙 A reminder to all of our students that you are never alone. If you ever need support, someone to talk to or a little reassurance, we are always here for you. #TheGuardianFamily #WorldMentalHealthDay

Siobhan had a brilliant trip to Bermuda for the Beach Education Fair last September. Across two very different venues, BUEI and the Hamilton Princess Hotel. #TheGuardianFamily #BeachEducation

Siobhan shares her own boarding school experience and how it has shaped the personal, supportive approach we bring to every student at GNET 💙 #TheGuardianFamily #StudentSupport #BoardingSchool

We’re proud to support Fiona at Beach Education and RedEarth Education following the school fire in Uganda. Donate here: zeffy.com/en-GB/donation-for… #TheGuardianFamily #RedEarthEducation #StudentSupport

School Spotlight: Bromsgrove School 🏫 Founded in 1553, Bromsgrove School is one of the oldest schools in the country, with a proud history and a strong focus on the individual. #TheGuardianFamily #BromsgroveSchool #UKBoardingSchools

British Idioms Series: What does “Settle in” mean? 🏫 This phrase means to become comfortable in a new place or situation. Example: “It took a few days, but she soon settled in at school.” A useful phrase for students starting a new term or arriving somewhere new 💙 #GNET

Some photos from Siobhan’s visit to @MonktonBath last Friday 🏫 It was lovely to spend time at the school and continue building those important connections for our students and families💙 #TheGuardianFamily #MonktonCombeSchool #UKBoardingSchools

A super visit to @LancingCollege on Monday 🏫 Siobhan was delighted to catch up with our Year 9 student, who has moved up from Windlesham House School in Pulborough. She is settling in very well, which is lovely to see 💙 #TheGuardianFamily #LancingCollege #UKBoardingSchools

School Spotlight: The King's School Canterbury 🏫 The King’s School Canterbury has over 1,400 years of history and is made up of three schools, including its Senior School, Junior King’s and International College. #TheGuardianFamily #KingsSchoolCanterbury #UKBoardingSchools

Siobhan is off on her travels again ✈️ She’ll be attending the Beach Education Fair, meeting families and spending time with some of the parents of our students from Bermuda. You can register for the event at beacheducation.com 💙 #TheGuardianFamily #Bermuda

Going back to school can bring lots of different emotions. Excitement, nerves, and everything in between are completely normal! At The Guardian Family Network, we’re here to help students feel supported, settled and ready for the term ahead. #TheGuardianFamily #BackToSchool