Management

Guidance on running an au pair agency and handling operational challenges. Articles cover staff training, health and safety requirements, background checks and resolving conflicts between families and au pairs.

Business Acumen

Good business sense means listening to what your customers need while staying alert to protect your agency's reputation.

Health and Safety for Au Pairs

Host families in the UK must ensure au pairs are healthy, safe from exploitation, and properly insured while working in your home.

How to Manage a Problem with an Au Pair

Address homesickness and other common au pair problems early with calm conversations to keep the experience positive for everyone.

Motivate and Train Your Agency Staff

Help your agency staff stay motivated and productive with practical training and management tips that actually work.

What if the Au Pair Crashes the Car?

Young au pairs are inexperienced drivers in unfamiliar countries, so here's how to reduce accident risks and protect everyone on the road.

What Is a DBS (formerly CRB) Check?

A DBS check reveals whether someone has a criminal record, helping parents and employers make safer decisions about who works with children.