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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. 

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.

Ever wondered who finds the perfect host families for our students? Or what an Accommodation Manager actually does? In this episode of our new Meet the Team series, Lia sits down with Tom Kane and Tori Percy to introduce the amazing team behind one of Bright World Guardianships’ most important roles.

With the start of the new academic year just around the corner, Lia joins Charlotte and Cory to discuss Bright World's recent pre-departure webinar, and cover all the tips and tricks for a smooth arrival for international students.

After passing our AEGIS Gold Re-accreditation with flying colours, Lia sits down with Lana Foster, Annie Constable, and Robbie Piper to discuss what goes into a Gold Standard AEGIS Re-Inspection. 

Following recent changes and new Rules that came into force on 29th May for the Child Student Visa route, Lia joins Lana, Su and Cory to break down the UKVI updates, and discuss Nominated Guardians, Permitted Living Arrangements and our new Letter of Undertaking supporting the visa application process.

In todays episode Lia, Lana and Su get together to discuss Bright Worlds monumental 5th time win and First Class status at the StudyTravel Secondary Awards.

Steve Greaves, Head of Boarding at Pocklington School, joins Lia to discuss what students get up to on their exciting Weekend Activity Programme. Along with Guardianship Care Manager, Isabelle Amor, and Business Relationship & Marketing manager, Charlotte Hamson, we learn all about the courses, skills and programmes available to students in the beautiful York area. 

Bright Sounds podcast returns for it's highly anticipated fourth season. Lia Ferris joins Lana Foster and James Foster to discuss recent changes within the industry, reminisce on the last five years, and look forward to a monumental year at Bright World Guardianships. 

Lana Foster joins the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society in conversation on Listening In.