Child employment
Performance licences and supervision for children
A child may need a licence if they’re under school leaving age and taking part in:
- films, plays, concerts or other public performances that the audience pays to see, or that take place on licensed premises
- any sporting events or modelling assignments where the child is paid
The person in charge of running the event must apply to the child’s local council for a child performance licence. Ask the council if you’re not sure you need one.
Supervision for the child
If the child will not be with their parent, school teacher or home tutor, they must be supervised by a chaperone approved by the council. Chaperones can apply for approval from the council.
The normal rules for paying children and restrictions on employment apply to children in performances.