THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
In general, our host families must provide a bed for the night, some meals every day and a safe and supportive environment for the student to live in during their stay. The student should be warmly welcomed into the family household and treated as a member of the family for the duration of the visit.
You should always consider the student’s welfare, safety and security both inside the home and outside the home. You should encourage the student to speak English as much as possible. You should try to resolve any problems that may arise during his/her stay. Your house should be clean and well-maintained throughout. The house should not be undergoing any major renovations or redecoration. You should not plan to go away on holiday (leaving the student alone in the home) while the student is staying at your home. The maximum number of students which you should host in any household is three. Only one student of any particular mother tongue should be hosted, unless otherwise agreed with Horner School. A well balanced and varied diet should be provided. Students should be provided with a key to the home.