1. A family photograph (or separate photos showing yourselves and the children and the house - inside or out) should be sent, by email, in jpeg format, to info@gbaupairs.co.uk The registration fee of £15 should be paid by Paypal, after completing the online Registration Form. This is a once only payment enabling you to make repeated applications for long-term au pairs or summer holiday au pairs. You will receive receipt of your application by email.
2. Before making a placement we normally telephone you to discuss the girls we have available whom we consider would be happy to come to your family. (Some girls are quite specific about the age group of the children in the family and the location. Some families are equally specific in their requirements). We subsequently send you the au pair’s details, references, CV and photographs.
Most families like to phone or email the au pair and speak to her before confirming their acceptance with the agency. As soon as the agency has your acceptance (verbal or written) all your details will be forwarded to the au pair and she will be told to get in contact with you before making her travel arrangements.
3. You will be expected to agree directly with the au pair the date of her arrival in England, and to meet her at your regional station, port or airport, or to arrange to send a car to meet her.
4. We shall invoice you for the placement which must be settled by return. In the event of the au pair being unsuitable or having to cancel at the last minute we shall either offer you a replacement or refund your placement fee . Should any personality clash arise or should you not feel happy to keep the au pair, you are required to give her at least two week’s notice so that she has time to organise her return travel or find an alternative placement.
5. Placement charges are as follows:
Summer holiday .....................................................£50
Short term (5-6 months )..............................…...........£65
Long term (academic year – Sept-June)..........................£95
12+ months...........................................................£120
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