An au pair to share their language and culture with us in Henley-on-Thames, UK

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  Description

  We are a family of 4 - 5 including our dog, labrador Indie.
  Lauren - Mum
  Bob - Dad
  Savannah - 4.5
  Ethan - 1.5 years
  Indie - 6
  
  We live in a Boarding School, just outside Henley-on-Thames. During holidays we also spend time at our house in Devon and In Northern Ireland with Lauren's family. You would be more than welcome to come with us and explore Devon/Cornwall & N.Ireland.
  
  We love to get outdoors as much as possible, whether that's exploring the outdoors with the kids, cycling, running and canoeing. We also like to cook, read and watch TV.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We would love to show you around Southern England, Devon, and Northern Ireland and get involved in family life. We are happy to help anyone who has english as a second language improve as well as teach us and our daughter some of your language.

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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 would like to welcome workawayer's to help with pre and after Nursery/pre-school care for our Daughter.
  Our Son will have formal childcare most days, however on the days where Lauren works part-time, we may well need help should Ethan wake up from his naps. We might also need help with some ad-hoc dropping off and picking up of Ethan.
  
  We would love the Au pair to get involved in everyday life and join in with cooking, cleaning, shopping, some gardening, just like another member of the family.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  We live in a Boarding School, just outside Henley-on-Thames.
  You would have a double bedroom and would share the main bathroom with the kids.
  As we live on-site, we have access to a gym, tennis/basketball court and in the summer and outdoor pool.

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  What else ...

  We live in Oxfordshire, on the banks of the river Thames. We are also very close to lots of beautiful countryside.
  We are a 5 minute drive to the river/rowing town of Henley, about 20 minutes from the center of Reading - There is a bus stop just outside our house where you can get the train to Reading or Henley. You can also get into London via Twyford on the Elizabeth Line or via the train into London Paddington.

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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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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week