Children in employment and entertainment
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Contents
- Children who work
- Apply for a professional or volunteer Chaperone licence
- Child performance licences
Apply for a professional or volunteer Chaperone licence
All children requiring a performance licence must be chaperoned by either the child’s parent, legal guardian or a local authority registered chaperone.
Type of chaperone licence needed
If you are working in a professional capacity as a chaperone or are being paid to be a chaperone, you will need to apply for a professional licence. If you are doing the role unpaid, you can apply for a volunteer licence.
Processing chaperone licences can take up to 3 months. You must be a resident of West Northamptonshire to apply for a licence, if you live in another area please check with your local council.
Cost of a chaperone licence
Both volunteer and professional chaperone licences include an enhanced child workforce Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. You will be required to attend a short ID check meeting in Northampton.
| Type of licence | Cost |
|---|---|
| Volunteer chaperone licence | £15 |
| Professional chaperone licence | £55 |
Apply for a chaperone licence
You can apply for a chaperone licence using the online form below.
Renew a chaperone licence
If you wish to renew your existing chaperone licence please use the online form below. We suggest applying 3 months before your existing licence runs out.
Child performance restrictions
Find out more
Further details can be found on the NNCEE webpage, or by emailing [email protected].
Last updated 04 July 2023