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Child Employment
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Apply for a Child Performance Licence
You must get a performance licence if there are children taking part in a performance you are producing or organising (as long as they are not exempt). We issue licences to protect a child’s education, health, safety and welfare.
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Apply to be a child chaperone
Chaperones look after children who take part in performances (eg television, film or theatre) or activities (eg sports or modelling).
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Child employment rights
Find out when children of school age can legally work and the type of work they can do. Children can only work if they have a valid work permit. Employers are responsible for applying for a child’s work permit.