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ROOMS Typical problems
Since bedwetting can occur with
junior students we recommend
that you protect your mattresses.
ADULTS (18+) We accept no responsibility for
They must have : any loss or damage to your
Their own room with at least a full size single bed (3ft), a chair, a wardrobe and property or person caused by
a desk or table. They must be the only ones in the house speaking their native students under your supervision.
language unless they have asked to share with a friend. They may book for as Please make sure that you have
little as a week or as much as a year. We do not place adults in the same family adequate insurance cover.
as juniors unless they are related and have requested to be together.
HYGIENE -
Laundry
JUNIORS (under 18s)
You should not need to do any
They must have:
washing for students who are
A full size single bed (3ft), a chair, a wardrobe and access to a desk or table for
here for one week except in
homework. special circumstances
(bedwetting /spilling food etc).
Most juniors are under 18 years old except for some school groups where For students here for two weeks
students may be older. or more, please wash their
clothes and bedding on a weekly
Most junior students share a room (unless otherwise requested) but must have basis. Students may also like and
their own bed. be allowed to do some hand
washing.
During the academic year (September – June), we have both individual students
and school groups who come with their teachers. School groups generally stay Bed linen
for 1 or 2 weeks and are usually placed in pairs, sharing with a friend, arriving and Bed linen and towels should be
leaving on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays. changed and washed weekly.
Typical problems
Individual students usually share a room with another student of a different
Students may not know where to
nationality
put their dirty laundry. Please
show them.
In July and August our summer school attracts young students of many
nationalities. They generally share a room with other students they did not know
Washing
before.
There should be no restrictions
on baths or showers other than, if
Evenings and Weekends necessary, on timetable
The students are a part of your family and as such should be included in family arrangements and on the length
activities. This could be a local walk, a shopping trip, a visit to the swimming pool of time spent in the bathroom.
or local sports centre. It is important to spend time with your students so that they You may need to provide
do not feel isolated or lonely. students with towels.

Students, particularly juniors, must not be left alone for long periods. Typical problems
It is illegal for under 14s to be left alone at any time. Sometimes students don’t
understand how to use the
If there is a problem/family event that they cannot attend (e.g. wedding, shower or bath. Please show
bereavement, illness) please contact the Globe. We will help you make them. Sometimes junior students
alternative arrangements. do not wash very often! Please
encourage them to take regular
baths and showers.