Professional educational guardianship providing guidance, welfare support and reassurance for international students, parents and schools throughout the United Kingdom.
Oakbridge provides professional educational guardianship services for international students studying in the United Kingdom.
We work closely with students, parents, schools and accommodation providers to ensure that every student has access to guidance, support and assistance throughout their time in the UK.
Our role is to act as a trusted point of contact, helping students remain safe, supported and well cared for both during term time and when away from school.
An Educational Guardian is a trusted UK-based representative who provides support to international students whilst they are studying away from home.
Many schools require international students to have a guardian who can:
Educational guardianship provides a UK point of contact during the academic year. During school term time, registered students and families can reach Oakbridge on the 24-hour duty number.
Student welfare is at the heart of everything we do.
Oakbridge maintains appropriate oversight of student wellbeing throughout the academic year and works proactively to ensure students remain safe, supported and able to thrive.
We encourage students to seek help early and aim to create an environment where support is always accessible.
Oakbridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
We take all safeguarding concerns seriously and work in accordance with our safeguarding policies, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026, Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, and the Prevent duty guidance 2023.
Joshua Deighton is the Designated Safeguarding Lead. There is no Deputy DSL. The DSL is always reachable on the duty number issued to registered families.
Student safety will always remain our highest priority.
Unexpected situations can arise at any time. During school term time, emergency support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on the duty number issued to registered families.
Oakbridge provides emergency support to help students and families manage circumstances such as:
Where immediate action is required, Oakbridge will work quickly to coordinate appropriate support and help ensure students remain safe and appropriately cared for.
We recognise the importance of keeping parents informed and reassured whilst their child is studying abroad.
Oakbridge aims to maintain clear, professional and timely communication with families and will work closely with parents throughout the student's time in the UK.
Our goal is to build strong partnerships with families based on trust, transparency and a shared commitment to every student's wellbeing, welfare and success.
For dedicated travel assistance including airport transfers and term-time journeys, see our Travel Support page.
Whether you are a parent seeking reassurance, a school looking for a trusted guardianship provider or a student preparing to study in the UK, Oakbridge is here to support you every step of the way.
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