Chaperone Service

Skills required for a chaperone

The Law states that 'the chaperone is acting in loco parentis and should exercise the care which a good parent might reasonably be expected to give that child'. Your first responsibility is to the child(ren) in your care.

• Children often work in an adult environment. Take into account the child's age and experience, concentration span, and exposure to adult conversation and expectations.
• Consider health and safety issues on stage and on set. For example, be fully aware of evacuation procedures in case of emergencies such as fire and have a basic understanding of emergency first aid treatment.
• Take action when a child is tired, ill or upset.
• Be aware of bullying.
• Understand child protection requirements.

All chaperones registered by Barnsley Local Education Authority are to ensure that no child is discriminated against on grounds of race, gender, age, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin.

Chaperones will be required to provide evidence of a current CRB check.

If you wish to register as a chaperone, please complete the Chaperone Application and Chaperone Reference Forms and return to the address supplied.