Aren au pairs, nannies, governesses and a babysitters the same thing?
No, let us explain: • Au Pairs – minimum or no childcare experience, basic English, they are allowed to work a maximum of 25 hours a week, 5hours a day. They come mainly from European countries and arrive in the UK to learn English. Au pair would be mainly live in and you need to provide their accommodation and food, Salary expectation: £70 – £100 per week. • Nannies – experienced or qualified in childcare, fluent in English. Standard working week would be around 50 hours. Can be live in or live out. Salary expectations: £300 – £500 • Governesses – Qualified teachers educating children in a private household. Salary expectation £500 + per week • Babysitter – Occasional carer who arrives at your house mainly in the evening hours and cares for your children while you’re away.
