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ROOMS Typical problems
Since bedwetting can occur with
junior students we recommend
that you protect your mattresses.
ADULTS (18+)
They must have : We accept no responsibility for
Their own room with at least a full size single bed (3ft), a chair, a wardrobe and any loss or damage to your
a desk or table. They must be the only ones in the house speaking their native property or person caused by
language unless they have asked to share with a friend. They may book for as students under your
little as a week or as much as a year. We do not place adults in the same family supervision.
as juniors unless they are related and have requested to be together. Please make sure that you
have adequate insurance
cover.
JUNIORS (under 18s)
They must have: HYGIENE
A full size single bed (3ft), a chair, a wardrobe and access to a desk or table for
Laundry
homework.
You should not need to do any
washing for students who are
Most juniors are under 18 years old except for some school groups where
here for one week except in
students may be older.
special circumstances
(bedwetting /spilling food etc).
Most junior students share a room (unless otherwise requested) but must have For students here for two weeks
their own bed. or more, please wash their
clothes and bedding on a weekly
During the academic year (September – June), we have both individual students basis. Students may also like and
and school groups who come with their teachers. School groups generally stay be allowed to do some hand
for 1 or 2 weeks and are usually placed in pairs, sharing with a friend, arriving and washing.
leaving on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays.
Bed linen
Individual students usually share a room with another student of a different Bed linen and towels should be
nationality changed and washed weekly.

In July and August our summer school attracts young students of many Typical problems
nationalities. They generally share a room with other students they did not know Students may not know where to
put their dirty laundry. Please
before.
show them.
Evenings and Weekends
Washing
The students are a part of your family and as such should be included in family There should be no restrictions
activities. This could be a local walk, a shopping trip, a visit to the swimming pool on baths or showers other than,
or local sports centre. It is important to spend time with your students so that they if necessary, on timetable
do not feel isolated or lonely. arrangements and on the length
of time spent in the bathroom.
Students, particularly juniors, must not be left alone for long periods. You may need to provide
It is illegal for under 14s to be left alone at any time. students with towels.

If there is a problem/family event that they cannot attend (e.g. wedding, Typical problems
bereavement, illness) please contact the Globe. We will help you make Sometimes students don’t
alternative arrangements. understand how to use the
shower or bath. Please show
them. Sometimes junior students
do not wash very often! Please
encourage them to take regular
baths and showers.

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