Join a family with two unschooled children in East Sussex, UK

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  Description

  We are a family of four - we have two wonderful daughters, Sibyl is seven and Esme is five. We live in Heathfield, East Sussex. We tend to travel and move around quite a lot but are currently looking to spend 2025 in Europe - France and the UK with occasional travel to the US. We are looking for someone to join our family and to help us with childcare, supporting the family, helping around the house and the garden.
  
  We have nurtured an environment for our children to mostly play on their own and we are not looking for someone to entertain them but to keep them safe while supporting the family all around.
  
  We are stay home parents, we work remotely, and find great joy in raising our children. We are not raising them in a very conventional way - we do not own a TV, we spend the days being with each other, playing, gardening, going to the beach, hiking, cooking, etc. The children are part of our life and usually engage in whatever activities we engage in. They have the freedom to do their own thing too.
  
  I, the Mom, am Bulgarian and my partner (the Dad) is English. We speak English at home but our children understand French and have expressed interest in learning Spanish. We would like to expose them to more French or Spanish.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We like to explore and stay at exciting places, to experience new opportunities. We offer a loving, kind and peaceful family environment that you can become a part of.
  East Sussex is known for its nature - from the breathtaking views on the coast to the rolling hills of the Downs. There is tons to explore in terms of walks, bike trails and horse bridleways. Brighton is less than an hour drive away and London is an hour on the train.

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  Au Pair Help

  This host has let us know they’ll be complying with UK regulations for au pair stays.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We are looking for someone who aligns with our parental and life approach - splitting time between looking after the girls, doing laundry, meal prep, cleaning up, doing grocery runs, etc. Since we are mostly always at home, we find that juggling responsibilities between us two and the hired person works best. We are looking for a motivated and self-directive person.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  We are interested in learning French and Spanish
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  Accommodation

  We offer a private room with a private bathroom, away from the family in a separate part of the house.
  The meal prep would be shared between the parents and au pair. Ingredients provided by the family.

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  What else ...

  We are happy to compensate you for your time and work

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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