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British Idioms Series - What does “Piece of cake” mean? 🎂

This doesn’t actually mean cake - it’s a British phrase used when something is very easy.

Example:
“That homework was a piece of cake!”

A fun little phrase you might hear while settling into life in the UK. 💙

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School Spotlight: @ShrewsburySch🏫

At the heart of a Shrewsbury education is the belief that learning should be both ambitious and enjoyable, helping young people grow into confident, well-rounded individuals ready for the future.

We’re proud to have 6 GNet students here💙

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When we were at @TudorHallSchool earlier in the month, it was amazing to hear about their performance of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. ✨

Tudor Hall was the first school to perform it, with the whole school getting involved, including creating all of the props themselves💙

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A lovely visit to @TudorHallSchool earlier in the month. 💙

One of the girls was keen to show us her art and textiles work, and it was wonderful to see such creativity and talent on display. Always so special to see students thriving and enjoying their passions at school.
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Some photos from a recent visit to @worthschool near Horsham 💙

Always valuable to spend time at the school, catch up with students, and continue building strong relationships with staff and the wider school community.

#TheGuardianFamily #WorthSchool #StudentSupport

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Happy Bermuda Day! 💙

We’re proud to currently support 11 Bermudian students studying in the UK across fantastic schools, including @ReptonSchool Dauntsey's King’s College Taunton @windermeresc Bede's Senior School Sevenoaks School and @WymondhamCol💙

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School Spotlight: @WinColl

For nearly 650 years, Winchester College has
encouraged academic excellence, curiosity and
independent thinking.

We’re proud to have GNet pupils here, thriving within
this inspiring environment. 💙

#TheGuardianFamily #WinchesterCollege

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Our new student has now started his journey at Clayesmore, and we’re confident he will settle quickly with the support of a caring homestay family close to the school.💙

#TheGuardianFamily #StudentSupport #HomestayLife

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A few lovely photos from one of our homestays with their new student. 💙

At GNet, we’re always on hand to support both the student and the homestay family throughout the stay,
helping provide reassurance and peace of mind for
everyone involved.

#TheGuardianFamily #HomestayLife

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This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re reminded how important it is to check in, listen, and support one another. 💙

For students living away from home, feeling heard, understood and connected can make all the difference.

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #TheGuardianFamily

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British Idioms Series: Next up… “Under the weather” 🌧️

This means feeling a little unwell or not quite yourself.

You might hear someone say, “I’m feeling a bit under the weather today” - especially during those colder months!

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Another important focus from the conference was online safety.

It was highlighted that fake news can travel up to six times faster than the truth, reinforcing the importance of helping students navigate the digital world safely.

#TheGuardianFamily #OnlineSafety

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Wishing everyone a lovely Bank Holiday Monday 🌼

We hope you’re enjoying some well-deserved rest and time with family and friends.💙

#TheGuardianFamily #StudentSupport

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Siobhan has been out on the road visiting new homestay families in Littlehampton and Havant.

Both families are fully committed to the important role of providing a homely environment for our students, having successfully completed GNet’s thorough application vetting process. 💙

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School Spotlight: @sandroyd_school 📚

Set in 500 acres of countryside, Sandroyd offers a warm, nurturing environment where children grow in confidence, resilience and character.

We’re proud to have a GNet student here, thriving. 💙

#TheGuardianFamily #Sandroyd

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“It takes a village to raise a child”, the same applies to supporting international students.

Never assume silence means all is well. Check in, listen, and empower students to have a voice.

“I hear you, I see you, I believe you.” 💙

#TheGuardianFamily #StudentSupport

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A great online conference on Friday, with some really valuable insights into supporting international students.

We’ll be sharing a few key takeaways from the sessions over the coming days. 💙

#TheGuardianFamily #Support #Safeguarding #GuardianshipUK

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A lovely start to a student’s UK journey. 💙

On Sunday, Linda collected one of our Japanese students from Sherborne International, spent the day exploring a museum, and introduced him to his homestay family before travelling on to Clayesmore, where he is starting Year 7.

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Supporting students means understanding more than just school life.

We stay informed on key updates to ensure every student feels safe, supported and confident in the UK. 💙

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Our homestay families are truly incredible, and we can’t thank them enough. 💙

The care, time and support they give to our students makes such a difference, creating a real home-from-home for those studying far from their families.

#GNET #Homestays