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Bright World Guardianships Ltd

The voice of Bright World Education & Guardianships Ltd.

  1. 26 Jun

    Season 5: Episode 6: Live from the annual Bright World Conference

    Join Lia for a special edition of Bright Sounds as she takes listeners behind the scenes at the Bright World Guardianships Annual Conference. Featuring special guests from across the Bright World Team, conference highlights and a look back at the past academic year, this episode celebrates the teamwork and shared commitment that make Bright World what it is.

  2. 20 May

    Season 5: Episode 5: 24hr Assistance - The Emergency Phone

    What happens when an international student needs urgent support in the middle of the night? In this episode, we take a closer look at “The Emergency Phone”, a vital part of our guardianship support for students and families studying in the UK. Lia is joined by Simon King and Tom Kane to discuss who’s behind the calls, how the system works, and some of the real-life situations where immediate support can make all the difference.

  3. 29 Apr

    Season 5: Episode 4: Meet the Team - University Guardianship

    Ever wondered who’s behind our University Guardianship programme? Or what it takes to support international students as they begin university life in the UK? In this episode of our Meet the Team series, Lia sits down with Casper and Isabelle to introduce the people at the heart of this important role.

  4. 1 Apr

    Season 5: Episode 3: Back to Basics - Hosting

    What does “hosting” really mean? Why do international students choose host families? What does it take to become a host, and what checks are involved? Join Lia Ferris as she sits down with Annie Constable and Tori Percy to break it all down. The essentials to the unexpected benefits, we explore what hosting looks like in practice, and why it matters.

  5. 24 Feb

    Season 5: Episode 2: What If?

    What happens if a student forgets their passport? What happens if a host family has concerns? Join Lia Ferris as she puts Maria Novais and Tom Kane in the hotseat, and finds out what guardians actually do when plans go off-script.

  6. 16 Jan

    Season 5: Episode 1: Snowed in at Schiphol

    Snowed in, flights cancelled, and a new school term just days away. Join Lia as she chats with Simon, Casper, and Tori to relive a chaotic start to the new year, and the behind-the-scenes effort it takes to keep students safe and supported.

  7. 24/11/2025

    Season 4: Episode 9: Immersion Programmes

    With more UK schools offering Immersion Programmes, we take a closer look at what these short-term boarding courses are all about. Cory Holden and Maria Novais join Lia to discuss why these programmes are becoming so popular and introduce listeners to our new Immersion Guardianship Programme designed specifically with these students in mind.

  8. 14/11/2025

    Season 4: Episode 8: Updates to the UKVI

    Child Student Visas are back in focus after the November 11th updates. Lia sits down with Su Warren and Lana Foster to explore the latest UKVI changes, why they’re important, and what they mean for international students.

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The voice of Bright World Education & Guardianships Ltd.

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  • Creator
    Bright World Guardianships Ltd
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    64
  • Rating
    Clean
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