Hosting Students

Accommodation

As a hosting family, the bedroom you offer your a student on the State School Experience or attending Private Day School, should contain the following: bed, wardrobe, drawers,  a mirror with lighting, a table with a lamp and a chair. The room and furniture must be suitable for them to study comfortably.
All students must have free access to the bathroom, which must be lockable. Please also provide flannels and towels.
Students must be able to do laundry.

Food

Mealtimes are a great opportunity to get to know your student better and learn about their life, our students expect to eat their meals together with your family where possible and to join in the family conversation.
Please provide a healthy diet and appropriate snacks. All private day and state school students eat lunch at school Monday to Friday. During school holidays and weekends, students will need three meals per day.

Safety

Students must be and feel safe whilst staying with you.  This includes:

• Keeping your home safe - following basic home safety practises in and around the home.
• Internet Safety and Securing your data - Install any required software and inform your student of any restrictions.
• Travel Safety - Under 16s may not travel alone, over 16s need written permission from your local guardian.
• Health Care - Your student needs to be registered with your GP and any health issues dealt with.

Emotional Health

Staying such a long way from home can trigger homesickness in some students - please try to communicate with them as much as possible.  Your local guardian can offer help and guidance if you are concerned.