CCG Homestay Agreement

CCG Homestay Agreement

The Chichester College Group Homestay Agreement outlines the essential guidelines and responsibilities for students with host families. It covers various topics, including respectful behaviour, financial obligations, board options, internet usage, travel and safety protocols, and health and conduct standards. The agreement aims to ensure a safe and supportive environment by setting clear expectations for students and hosts. It includes a consent form for parents of underage students, emphasising the importance of supervision and parental approval for various activities. This comprehensive document ensures that students have a structured and respectful stay while hosts are supported in providing a conducive living environment.

CCG HomeStay Agreement

Homestay Agreement detailing the terms and conditions for students staying with host families under the Chichester College Group.

Key points include:

Respect and Behavior:

• Students must treat the host's home respectfully, tidy their bedrooms, and comply with house guidelines.
• Students must notify their hosts of their whereabouts and expected return times.
• No speaking native languages if sharing with a student of the same nationality.

Financial Obligations:

• Students must provide their own toiletries and pay for any damages or lost keys.
• Full payment is required to secure the room, and cancellations within 10 working days of arrival incur a £100 charge.
• Full weekly rent is payable even if the student goes away during their stay.

Board Options:

• Half Board:  Includes breakfast, dinner, and a light lunch on weekends. Cooking in the host's kitchen is not allowed.
• Self-Catering: Students provide all their food and can use the host's kitchen and washing machine.

Internet Usage:

Restrictions on connecting routers and file sharing. Hosts can limit or restrict internet access.

Travel and Safety:

• Guidelines on using bicycles, safe routes to college, and curfew times for students under 18 (10 PM on weekdays, 11 PM on weekends).
• Written parental permission is required for overnight stays away from the host's home.

Health and Conduct:

• No alcohol or drugs are allowed, and the college nurse performs health checks upon arrival.
• Emergency contacts and mobile numbers must be provided.

Parental Consent:

A consent form for parents of under 18 students, covering supervision, transport, off-site trips, and emergency medical treatment.

Signatures:

This agreement requires signatures from the student and, if under 18, their parent or guardian.

This agreement emphasises safety, respect, and adherence to rules to ensure a positive experience for students and host families. Please download the agreement below.