Child Employment

There are local authority byelaws that govern the employment of young people; these also apply to young people involved in theatre performances, filming or modelling assignments. All school pupils involved in entertainment must be licensed before they can work. It is illegal to employ children under the age of 13.

The Education Welfare Service investigates and monitors employment undertaken by young people of compulsory school age to ensure that it is legal and safe, that it does not damage or interrupt their education, and that it is in accordance with BMBC local byelaws. As part of this, it is responsible for issuing work permits to children undertaking part-time employment.

You can download an Application Form for Work Permits , but you cannot apply online as signatures are required from parents and employers.  Parents must also complete a Child Employment Certification of Health before their child can take up part-time employment.

Helplines

If you need further information about paid work or performances by children who are still at school, please contact:

Education Welfare Licensing Team
(01226) 773500
(01226) 773543

Opening Times/Locations

Monday to Thursday
8.30am - 5.00pm
Friday
8.30am - 4.30pm 
Education Welfare Service
Berneslai Close
Barnsley
S70 2HS

Legislation

Performances by children are governed by:

The Children and Young Persons Acts 1933 and 1963 and
The Children (Performances) Regulations 1968
(These notes give general information only)

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