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Ep 16: 500 Bright Words - the winner's story

Our panel of expert judges meet our winner and special guest narrator, Stephen Roberts from Study Travel Magazine brings his story to life.

Ep 15: How is Bright World preparing for Covid-Safe taxi travel?

Jenny talks to Tina Knapman from Alan's Airport Services about some of the changes we are making to ensure our students get safely back to school safely.

Ep 14 : How are schools and guardians planning for a Safe September?

Listen to our expert panel of Headmasters, Principals and industry experts as we discuss quarantine, social distancing, safety measures, medical facilities and much much more.

Ep 13: Life in lockdown with our UK host family Heros

When UK Schools closed in March amid The Coronavirus outbreak, some international students were unable to make it back to their home country. Stranded and in the absence of family members in the UK, our hosts have gone above and beyond to keep our students safe and well taken care of during the UK lockdown. Tune in to Bright World's Podcast Channel as we speak with one such host family and their student Ian.

Ep 12: a question of quarantine or no quarantine?

Ever since the announcement of the government’s plans to impose a period of quarantine on all overseas visitors, the topic has featured heavily in conversations between schools and Guardianship Organisations. But how will the new restrictions affect overseas students at boarding schools; And how likely is it that the measures will remain in place come September? We speak to Michael Voice, the Principal of Cambridge Melchior College, the location of Bright World's Quarantine and Settling in programme to find out more.

Ep 11: Why AEGIS accreditation is PURE Gold

Bright World MD, Lana Foster talks to Yasemin Wigglesworth and Adam Lubbock of AEGIS about their inspection process and the importance of independence in accreditation. She finds out why AEGIS is such a powerful organisation and basically is PURE GOLD. 

 

Ep 10: all UK school examinations have been cancelled; what does this mean for students?

Bright World's Admissions Manager, Cory Holden speaks with Zeba Clark, Deputy Head Academic at King Edwards Witley about how Coronavirus has affected UK examinations in the UK.

 

 

Ep 9: How to keep motivated when learning online

With UK schools remaining closed to most year groups it is now more important then ever for our students to keep motivated and engaged when they are learning online. Charlene Shaw from the award winning learning platform joins us on Bright Sounds to discuss.

Ep 8: Bright World joins The Safe Schools UK initiative

Lana Foster, Managing Director and Lucy Barnwell, Director of External Relations at Rossall School talk about the Safe Schools UK initiative. Bright World is proud to support #safeschools which allow schools and AEGIS accredited guardians to quickly and clearly communicate to students, parents and their communities the safety measures that will be in place.

Ep 7: Life in lockdown - where would we be without our host families?

Travel restrictions have meant that some of our international students have been unable to go home while their boarding school is closed. Accommodation & Travel Manager, Fi is joined by one of our lovely host families, Jennifer and Tim Kenn who have been taking care of one such student.