Home from Home Canterbury
Safe, structured homestay and guardianship in Canterbury
For students who need more than just accommodation.
Home from Home Canterbury provides high-quality, safeguarding-led homestay and guardianship for students living away from home. This is more than a place to stay. It is a carefully managed, supportive environment where young people feel safe, settled, and properly cared for.
A different standard of care
Choosing the right place for your child to live is one of the most important decisions you will make.
At Home from Home Canterbury, the focus is not just on accommodation, but on the overall wellbeing of each student.
With a background as a qualified counsellor specialising in emotional wellbeing and support, I offer a calm, structured and emotionally aware environment where students are supported as individuals.
Students are not treated as numbers. Each placement is managed with care, consistency and clear boundaries.
What we Offer
Homestay Accommodation
A safe, supportive home environment with structure, routine and day-to-day care.
Guardianship
Support
A trusted local point of contact for parents and schools, with clear communication and ongoing welfare monitoring.
Day Pupil & Flexible Living
A structured home environment for students attending school as day pupils, offering an alternative to full boarding.
Short-Term & Emergency Placements
Reliable support for holidays, half-terms, unexpected situations or last-minute arrangements.
Who this is for
Home from Home Canterbury is designed for:
- International students studying in Canterbury and Kent
- Families looking for a higher level of support
- Students who benefit from structure and emotional awareness
- Parents seeking a safe, trusted alternative to boarding
Safeguarding comes first
Safeguarding is at the centre of everything we do.
All placements are supported by clear policies and procedures, including safeguarding and child protection, behaviour expectations, online safety, complaints, and emergency protocols.
This ensures students are protected, parents are reassured, and schools can feel confident in every placement.
Local schools
Based in Canterbury, we support students attending schools across the local area, including:
The King’s School Canterbury, Kent College, St Edmund’s School, Ashford School, Dover College, King’s Rochester, Earlscliffe and other schools across Canterbury and Kent.
How it works
Step 1: Get in
Touch
Contact Becky to discuss your child’s school, accommodation requirements and the level of guardianship support you’re looking for.
Step 2: Personal Consultation
We’ll arrange a friendly telephone or Zoom consultation to understand your family’s needs and recommend the most suitable guardianship package.
Step 3: Choose Your Package
Once you’re happy to proceed, we’ll confirm the most appropriate guardianship package, complete the required paperwork and liaise with your child’s school where appropriate.
Step 4: Welcome to Canterbury
Your child will have a trusted local guardian ready to support them throughout their time studying in Canterbury.
A service built on trust
Home from Home Canterbury is intentionally small and carefully managed.
This allows for:
- Individual attention
- Consistent support
- Clear communication
- A safe, stable environment
More than accommodation — a place where young people feel secure, supported and understood.
Enquiries
If you are a parent, school, or agent looking for a safe, structured and high-quality hosting or guardianship option in Canterbury, please get in touch.
- 07585 473046
- becky@homefromhomecanterbury.co.uk