News from ISA (The Independent Safeguarding Authority)
The Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) has been created to help prevent unsuitable people from working with children and vulnerable adults. You can view www.isa-gov.org.uk The page relating to the au pair industry is: http://www.isa-gov.org.uk/default.aspx?page=314 This scheme takes effect as from July 2010 and will be compulsory as from November 2010. The BAPAA committee is currently seeking clarification as to whether au pairs are to be included in the scheme.