Summary

The au pair programme is a cultural exchange progamme whereby young people from another country come to the UK to live with a family and help out with children and light housework

Summary of Au Pair Programme

• five hours work a day for five days a week ( more for au pair plus)
• two evenings babysitting, one of which can be at the week-end, but not every Saturday
• two whole days free and some evenings
• enough free time to study or pursue other interests
• own room with desk or table for studying
• meals and pocket money of a minimum £65 per week for 25 hours
• more pay for additional hours for EC applicants
• the notice period is 2 weeks on either side
• 1 week's paid leave after 6 months