We have a high ratio of staff to students throughout the summer. At each Campus, we have a Welfare Manager, who oversees the welfare and safety of the students and would deal with any pastoral issues. We also have several Houseparents, who are responsible for the day-to-day care of the students and are the first point of contact if any student feels as though they are upset in any way. Alongside these members of staff, all employees are trained before the summer in Safeguarding and many of the staff are trained in giving First Aid. There will also be a dedicated Admissions Manager for each Campus, who will be the main point of contact for families with any issues or concerns.

Our friendly and supportive staff team are available 24 hours per day to support students. We pride ourselves on offering the best possible care to students, and achieved British Council area of strength in ‘care of students’ and ‘safeguarding under 18s’.

To support our vision of ‘uniting the cultures of the world through education,’ SBC Canford offers an annual international summer school scholarship programme. This initiative is designed to assist students who might not otherwise have the opportunity to attend summer school in the UK.

Summer Boarding Courses offers fully funded scholarships to students aged 11-17 who need financial aid.

During some off-site activities, students aged 12 and over are permitted ‘free time’ where they can independently explore a designated area in groups of at least three, for a set amount of time. Students must have consent from their parents/guardians to be allowed unsupervised free time.

If a student is aged under 12, or if they do not have parental consent, they must stay supervised by a staff member at all times. Supervision of under 12s during free time will be in line with designated off-site ratios and a minimum of one staff member per group, as per the SBC Safeguarding Policy.

The safety and well-being of our students is our highest priority. All staff, volunteers, and visitors follow our strict Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, and every team member receives thorough training to ensure students feel safe, supported, and respected. Students stay in secure, comfortable boarding houses, each managed by a dedicated House Parent and a team of residential staff. Our staff are available around the clock to provide care and high-quality pastoral support, giving parents complete peace of mind.

Yes. After successfully finishing the course, students receive a certificate of completion. This will be awarded during a special celebration ceremony, where students and teachers come together to celebrate the achievements of each individual.

Students will also receive a report from their teacher detailing their academic progress and overall effort on the course. In addition, the report will offer potential areas for further development and learning, to ensure future success.