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smartaupairs 22-09-2013
Getting to know our partner agencies

We are often asked how we find, screen and prepare our candidates for the Au Pair in Australia program. We do this with help from our trusted partner agen…

smartaupairs 19-09-2013
My first two weeks as an au pair

Mia, 19, is from Denmark and on 27th August 2013, she joined her host family in London. She wanted to share with us the experience of her first two weeks w…

smartaupairs 16-09-2013
Buckinghamshire - Au Pair & Host Mums Meeting!

"12 au pairs and 10 host mums met last night at the welcome meeting. Most were Smart au pairs families. We had a great time. I hope you enjoy the pictures!…

smartaupairs 16-09-2013
Smartaupairs Introduction Day 2013

Every September, the Smartaupairs UK team organises an Introduction Day for au pairs who have recently started their placements. This year, we were join…

smartaupairs 13-09-2013
Pleasure to meet James from New York

This week is the WYTEC conference in Sydney and I am looking forward to meet some of our key partner agencies from Europe and the US face to face. It's alw…

smartaupairs 28-08-2013
How to register your au pair with Ofsted

A number of our host families have enquired about registering their au pair with Ofsted in order to make use of childcare vouchers. There are many differen…

smartaupairs 07-08-2013
Celebrations and Goodbyes

Last week, the Smartaupairs UK team celebrated a great half year result. We are proud that the company successfully continues to grow. The team was treate…

smartaupairs 02-08-2013
Considering an au pair as an alternative to a nanny?

Smartaupairs recognises that a number of our host families have employed nannies in the past, however as their children get older and the amount of care re…

smartaupairs 31-07-2013
Au pairs and cooking with kids

[caption id="attachment_1857" align="alignnone" width="300"] Cooking with kids for au pairs[/caption] With most of our host families asking us about au pa…

smartaupairs 22-07-2013
Welcome Mareike – Our New Intern at Smartaupairs UK!

Mareike joined the Smartaupairs team last week and will be supporting us as an intern until the end of January 2014. Mareike is currently in the third y…

smartaupairs 18-07-2013
My Au Pair Experience in the UK

Tabitha from Germany joined host family in Essex in September and has been reflecting on her placement as it comes to an end. She wanted to share with us t…

smartaupairs 09-07-2013
Smartaupairs and Essential Travel team up to answer au pair FAQs

Connie and Essential Travel have worked together on an article to introduce the program to young people seeking cultural exchange. Connie explain…

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