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Free au pair or nanny starting

Getting ready for a new au pair or nanny, from the checks and contract to the first week. Employment, immigration, pay and accommodation rules differ by country and by how they work for you, so check the official guidance.

Checks and contract

• Check references
• Do the right background checks
• Check they can legally work for you
• Agree the contract
• Agree pay, hours and holidays
• Set up payroll or tax if required
• Check your employer and insurance responsibilities

The home

• Arrange house keys
• Share Wi-Fi details
• Car insurance if they'll drive
• Get their room ready if they're living in

The handover

• Share the children's routines
• Agree allergy and medicine arrangements
• Share emergency contacts
• Share school and club details
• Agree house rules

The first week

• Plan an overlap day
• Show them the school run
• Agree a time for a weekly catch-up

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