Meals
Catered accommodation
Some students prefer to have meals provided for them. The catered accommodation package provides the student with breakfast and a cooked evening meal every day. Individual arrangements are to be made for those students with special dietary requirements.
Self-catered accommodation
The student rents a room within your home but will buy their own food and prepare their own meals.
You will need to provide the student with adequate storage space in a cupboard and fridge for their food and agree times when they may use the kitchen to prepare and cook their meals.
hether or not you are providing meals for your students, you should allow them access to your kitchen to prepare refreshments and meals.
Fittings, furnishings and services
The following items should be provided and are included in the cost of your homestay:
Bedroom
- Bed with clean, stain-free, firm mattress (replacement mattresses must be new)
- wardrobe (not canvas or plastic)
- mirror – full length
- chest of drawers with adequate storage
- desk or table (minimum size 2.5ft x 3ft) with desk lamp – or alternative study area
- upholstered desk chair which is suitable for studying
- book case or wall shelving of an appropriate size
- rubbish bin
- lined curtains or blinds
- at least four electrical plug sockets
- bedding
- linen and towels – to be changed weekly.
Other
- Use of the bathroom and toilet, with enough hot water for a shower or bath once a day
- use of the washing machine, and suitable space to dry clothes
- internet access
- heating.
