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Help Your Au Pair Settle In
Help Your Au Pair Settle In
There are many things you can do to help your au pair settle in, which will pay big dividends later for the success of the whole experience....
How Much Notice To Give An Au Pair
How Much Notice To Give An Au Pair
Asking an au pair to leave can be a tricky business. Follow our guidelines to find out how much notice you should give your au pair....
How Much To Pay For Extra Hours
How Much To Pay For Extra Hours
How much should you pay your au pair for any extra hours they work? Here we give you useful tips and advice to help traverse these tricky waters!...
How Much To Pay Your Au Pair
How Much To Pay Your Au Pair
How much to pay an au pair is a very grey area and one which needs careful thought but if your follow our advice, you shouldn’t go far wrong....
How to Attract an Au Pair to Your Family
How to Attract an Au Pair to Your Family
There are many things you can do to attract good au pairs to your family. Here we give you tips from the experts who see both sides of the selection process!...
Language Schools for Au Pairs
Language Schools for Au Pairs
One of the requirements of the au pair programme is to offer language classes to au pairs. Here we offer you some advice on how to find out what’s on offer....
Letter of Invitation for an Au Pair
Letter of Invitation for an Au Pair
Once a family has accepted an au pair, they must write a Letter of Invitation to formally offer her the position. Here we explain what to include....
Paying Tax For an Au Pair
Paying Tax For an Au Pair
The question of whether you need to pay tax for your au pair rests on whether you are acting as an Employer or not. Read our guidance to find out more....
Replacement Au Pairs
Replacement Au Pairs
When you require a replacement au pair, there are certain criteria to follow. Here we offer you advice on making the replacement as smooth as possible....
Safety Concerns When Hiring an Au Pair
Safety Concerns When Hiring an Au Pair
Hosting an au pair is a risk – but by following advice and using common sense, you can do a lot to help ensure your au pair is safe....
Sample Letter of Invitation
Sample Letter of Invitation
When you have found the right au pair for your family, you will need to send him or her Letter of Invitation. Here we provide you with an example....
Speculative Au Pair Letter
Speculative Au Pair Letter
When preparing your family profile for au pairs, it is important to include a ‘Dear Au Pair’ letter. Here we tell you how to do it....
The Au Pair Hand Over
The Au Pair Hand Over
All families who have had au pairs know that the transition from one au pair to another can be tricky. Read our tips on a successful au pair hand-over....
Visa Regulations For Your Au Pair
Visa Regulations For Your Au Pair
It’s the responsibility of the host family to ensure their au pair has the correct paperwork to enter the UK – so follow our checklist to make sure she’s legal....
What is a Live Out Au Pair?
What is a Live Out Au Pair?
If you are looking for an au pair who does not live with your family, this is called a ‘Live Out’ au pair. Read our tips to find out more....
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