This site uses cookies. Cookies are used to make the website work better, as well as to provide information on how the site is used. By continuing to use our site, we’ll assume you’re okay with this. Read more about the Cookies used here.
Child Employment
Find out about child employment rights, when you need a child performance licence and how to become a child chaperone.
-
Children and young people in employment
Know the law when it comes to employing 13-16 year-olds
-
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.
-
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).
-
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.
News
-
Primary school place countdown begins
Parents are urged to apply online and on time for primary school places