Become a Host Family for British Guardianship
Are you interested in becoming a host family for British Guardianship? Hosting an international student is a rewarding experience that allows you to make a meaningful difference in a young person's life. We take great care in matching students with families who can provide a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment. By considering each child’s unique needs, character, personality, and hobbies, we ensure that parents feel confident their child is in good hands.
How to Apply
We begin by adding your details to our database. At this stage, we only require some basic information, including your postcode, preferences, and contact details.
The next step is to match your location and preferences with our students' needs and interests. Once we find a suitable match, we will reach out to you.
When we are ready to begin confirming bookings, we will ask you to complete our full registration form and provide additional required documents. We will also arrange an in-person meeting with you. Additionally, you will need to provide proof of having completed Level 2 Safeguarding Training, and we will carry out a DBS check.
Get in Touch Now!
Please get in touch with us to learn more about the students in your area who are still looking for a suitable host family.
Important Note: We specialize in short-term bookings only (less than 28 days). All our students live in boarding schools during term time but require accommodation during school holidays, half-terms, and fixed Exeat weekends. This is where our host families play a crucial role.
General Information for Prospective Host Families
At British Guardianship, we select host families that offer the highest standard of care, enabling our students to thrive during their time in the UK. We conduct thorough in-home visits, check both professional and personal references, and perform enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) checks. Please note that guardianship responsibilities remain with British Guardianship while the student is with the host family.
Important Criteria for Host Families
To comply with the Children Acts of 1989 and 2004, as well as the Working Together to Safeguard Children guidelines (2015), the following criteria must be met to become a host family:
- No member of your household has ever been convicted of any offense against a child.
- No child has been removed from your care by court order.
- No parental rights have been removed.
- No order has been made against you under the Nurseries and Child Minders Registration Act of 1948.
The Selection Process
British Guardianship carefully interviews and inspects potential host families to ensure they can provide high-quality accommodation and a safe, welcoming environment. We prioritize the health, safety, and well-being of our students, and we require all host families to complete basic safeguarding training to understand and mitigate any potential risks to our students.
