We are required by law to ensure that every child whose parents live overseas has an appointed Guardian who lives within reasonable distance of Epsom College.
During term time, we are legally responsible for each student’s welfare, and we undertake delegated parental responsibilities. However, there are times (such as the beginning and end of term, half-term breaks, or when a child is suspended or excluded by the School) when we must be able to hand over these parental responsibilities to another adult. And, in the case of children whose parents live overseas, that adult must be a properly-appointed guardian.
Who can be a Guardian?
What does a Guardian do?
What if my child doesn't have a Guardian?
Airport Transfers
Housemasters/Housemistresses and Matrons are happy to help with arranging airport transfers at the start and end of terms and for Exeat weekends to guardians or host families. However, while we use regulated taxi companies, these public companies do not form part of the guardianship service for pupils.
The driver will meet pupils in the Arrivals Hall at the airport upon arrival but we are not able to provide the name or contact details of the individual driver in advance.
If a more personal service is required, we ask that those arrangements are made through the guardian, rather than the School.
When booking flights for international boarders we request that pupils don’t depart/arrive at unreasonable hours in order to prevent disruption to others.
This means that pupils should not leave/arrive at their Boarding House before 6am, or later than 11pm. A very early morning or late evening flight may therefore require a pupil to stay overnight with their guardian.
