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| Single Parent Household: |
No
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Any Stepchildren: |
No
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| Smoking Household: |
No
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Prefer Non-Smoker: |
Yes
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| Know Other Local Au Pairs/Nannies etc: |
No - We have been having au pairs in our home now for te last three years, with great success. we have found that it has worked well for us and for the au pairs, who have all been very sad to go home at the end of their times with us. We have had wonderful au pairs from France, Germany, Japan, Denmark and Spain and we are still in touch with most of them, so if you need to ask them about us, they would be happy to let you know how they got on in our home!!
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Have Help In The House: |
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| Nearest Language School: |
200 metres! |
Nearest Train Station/Bus Stop: |
50 metres |
| Family Hobbies And Interests: |
Being together for walks or days out.All of the children love the outdoors and we go often to the park or the beach. We also enjoy theatre, music and reading.Mummy loves cooking (she is an excellent cook) the children like to help out, Daddy also enjoys gardening and kicking a football around with the kids.
We are a host family for young language students from many european countries so we are all very experienced in helping people who speak English as a foreign language. In addition Roy has basic English as a Foreign Language experience. |
| Anybody Criminally Convicted: |
No
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Special Needs, Allergies Or Diets: |
Tom has communication and care needs |
| House And Locality Description: |
We live in a large detached house surrounded by the garden in Broadstairs, which is a small town by the sea in Kent (South East England). Broadstairs has several beautiful beaches and is popular with visitors because it has a safe and friendly atmosphere. The town becomes quite busy in the Summer with visitors who come to spend days on the beach;in the Winter it is less busy but the sea is still beautiful. There are lots of good cafes and restaurants in the town which ensure that town is lively and well visited in the evenings and at the weekends. The town has several language schools as it is quite close to the ferry ports. There are also many lovely parks and walks in the town or nearby. |
| Will Have Own Bedroom: |
Yes - A warm attic bedroom which looks out over the town and has distant sea views
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Will Have Own Bathroom: |
No
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| Facilites Available In Bedroom: |
Single bed, Wardrobe, Chest of drawers, Mirror, Desk or dressing table, Bookshelves, Desk chair, Heating, Washbasin |
| Describe Duties Of Au Pair: |
Primarily and most importantly, to spend time with the children. This will include taking them to and from school and playing with them. The children's welfare and happiness is our main priority, and if you can form a good bond with each of them we shall be happy. |
| Weekly Money: |
80 |
Do You Have Any Pets: |
two rabbits |
| They Are To Care For Pets: |
No
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They Can Attend Language Classes: |
Yes
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| They Are Required To Drive: |
No
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| Car Available For Private Use: |
No
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Petrol Provided For Private Use: |
No
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| In Case Of Accident, Will They Pay Excess: |
No
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If Yes, Approximate Amount: |
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| They Will Have Sole Charge Of Children: |
Yes - Before school, on walks to and from school ( about 15 minutes each way) and for some short periods after school.
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| They Are Expected To Cook: |
Yes - Simple cooking for the children's evening meals and you are walcome to use our kitchen for any cooking of your own
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They Are To Accompany You On Holiday: |
No - No plans for any holidays in the near future!
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| Do They Need To Swim: |
Yes - The children all love swimming and it would be great to have someone who would like to come with us when we take them - it is a lot of fun!
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| Consider A Male: |
No
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| Do You Have Internet Access At Home: |
Yes
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Will They Be Allowed To Use This Access: |
Yes
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| Will They Be Able To Use Skype From Your House: |
Yes
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| Any Further Information: |
We are primarily looking for someone who can form a strong and positive relationship with our children. Anything above this, such as housework etc, is great, but we are most concerned about the children's confidence and happiness with the person who is looking after them. They are very loving and affectionate kids who enjoy getting to know new people but like all children they all have their little ways for you to get to know! Most au pairs have been pleasantly surprised by the children's good behaviour and loving natures.
We have found that we have built up close and lasting relationships with all of our au pairs and have found that give and take on both sides has been the easiest way to manage the roles of everyone in the house .We like to consider ourselves to be fair and accommodating, and we think that our previous au pairs would agree that this is the case. All our au pairs have gone home with a much better opinion of English cooking than the one they arrived with! |
