Could yours be an executive host family? Thank you for your interest in hosting our foreign students.
This information will provide you with an introduction about acting as a Homestay host for our Executive clients (aged 18 years and above). If you have any questions which are not covered in this Handbook please contact:
Stuart Entwistle, Head of Accommodation and Welfare
Tel: 07572 467787
Email: welfare@inlingua-manchester.co.uk
Homestay Code of Practice
- Encourage your visitor to speak English as much as possible in your home, but recognise that there may be times when your visitor needs to speak in his/her native language
- Encourage your visitor to feel at home and treat him / her as a member of the family rather than a lodger
- Always show due concern for the welfare, safety and security of the visitor during his/her stay
- Maintain a close liaison with the school and so be in a position to help resolve any problems that they may encounter during their stay
- Respect the visitor’s different cultural background and be sensitive to their needs
Hosts must provide:
- a sufficiently spacious bedroom for student’s sole use, with natural light, equipped with an adequately sized bed and adequate hanging and drawer space for clothes
- comfortable accommodation that is maintained to a high standard of repair and cleanliness
- an environment where the student can study ie. A desk/table in their bedroom or in a dedicated quiet area of the house
- free access to wi – fi / broadband internet access if available
- adequate heating and lighting within your home
- a balanced and appropriate diet, taking into consideration any special requirements. This must include breakfast every morning, a hot meal eaten with the client in the evenings and lunch as well at the weekend. Two courses for evening meal is the standard
- sufficient washing facilities and access to a bathroom, with baths or showers available daily
- a change of towels and bed linen each week and an adequate supply of duvets or blankets
- clearly explained laundry arrangements – hosts normally will allow at least one load of washing for free each week, and show the student how to use the washing machine etc
- A copy of a house key to allow the client free and easy access to the family home during their stay
Hosts who can offer a double bedroom and a private bathroom for a client’s sole use may qualify as an Executive Host – please contact us NOW for further information and rates of pay
Katie Hayes
Tel: 01452 621 141
Mobile: 07534 098 590
Email: katie@inlingua-manchester.co.uk
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