Services

Guardianship and Homestay in Canterbury

Home from Home Canterbury provides safe, structured, and high-quality guardianship and homestay services for students living away from home. This is not just accommodation. It is a carefully managed, safeguarding-led environment designed to support students both practically and emotionally while they study in the UK.

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Homestay Accommodation

Students are placed in a calm, supportive home environment where their wellbeing is prioritised.

This includes:

  • A safe and comfortable living space 
  • Meals and day-to-day care 
  • Clear structure, routines, and boundaries 
  • Ongoing support and supervision 

Placements are intentionally kept small to ensure each student receives individual attention and care.

Available for:

  • Term time stays 
  • Holidays and half-terms 
  • Exeats 
  • Short-term placements 

Guardianship Support

Home from Home Canterbury acts as a trusted local point of contact for students, parents, and schools.

 This includes:

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    Communication with schools and pastoral teams
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    Monitoring student welfare
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    Acting in emergencies
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    Supporting with arrangements and transitions

This provides reassurance for parents and consistency for students.

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Day Pupil and Flexible Living

For some families, a full boarding environment is not the right fit. 

Home from Home Canterbury offers a structured home setting for students attending school as day pupils.

This provides:

  • A calmer, more personal environment 
  • Consistent adult support 
  • Clear routines and boundaries 
  • A balance between independence and supervision 

Suitable for students attending schools in Canterbury and surrounding areas, with access via local transport links.

Short-Term and Emergency Placements

Support is available for short-notice or unexpected situations, including:

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    School closures
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    Travel disruption
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    Illness or welfare concerns
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    Last-minute accommodation needs

Where possible, continuity is prioritised, and alternative arrangements are made safely and quickly.

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Who This Service Is For

This service is designed for:

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    International students studying in Canterbury and Kent
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    Families seeking a higher level of support
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    Students who benefit from structure and emotional awareness
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    Parents looking for a safe and trusted alternative to boarding

Local Schools

Home from Home Canterbury supports students connected with schools across Canterbury and the wider Kent area, including:

  • The King’s School, Canterbury
  • Kent College 
  • St Edmund’s School Canterbury 
  • Ashford School 
  • Dover College 
  • Duke of York’s Royal Military School
  • King’s Rochester
  • Folkestone School for Girls 

 Transport links from Canterbury East and Canterbury West allow access to a wider network of schools.

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How It Works

Step 1

Initial conversation to understand the student’s needs

Step 2

Placement arranged and agreed with parents and/or school

Step 3

Ongoing support, communication, and monitoring throughout the stay

Fees and Arrangements

Fees for homestay and guardianship services are structured based on the level of support required, the length of stay, and the specific needs of each student. 

As placements can vary, all fees are provided on request following an initial discussion to ensure the most appropriate level of care and support is in place.

This allows each arrangement to be tailored, whether for:

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    Full-time homestay
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    Short-term or holiday stays
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    Day pupil accommodation
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    Additional support or emergency arrangements

All fees and expectations are clearly agreed in advance, with full transparency for parents and schools.

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A High-Quality, Structured Service

Home from Home Canterbury is intentionally positioned as a high-quality, safeguarding-led service.

This means:

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    A small number of students
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    Individual attention and care
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    Clear communication
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    Consistent, structured support

The focus is always on providing a safe, stable and well-managed environment, rather than high-volume placements.

A Different Standard of Care

Home from Home Canterbury is built around a safeguarding-first approach, combined with a professional understanding of emotional wellbeing.

More than accommodation — structured, emotionally aware support.

Becky Stone – trusted host and therapist offering safe accommodation for international students in Canterbury

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 to discuss your requirements.

  • 07585 473046
  • becky@homefromhomecanterbury.co.uk