In order to qualify for a Parent of a Tier 4 Child Student visa, you will need to satisfy UK Visas & Immigration that:

• You are the parent of a child under 12 years old;
• Your child has valid leave to study at an institution with a Tier 4 Sponsor Licence;
• You maintain a second home outside of the UK;
• You do not intend to work or study while in the UK;
• You can adequately maintain and accommodate yourself without recourse to public funds;
• You intend to leave the UK when your leave expires;
• You are able to meet the cost of your return or onward journey.