Performance - Stage Licences for School Children

The Education Welfare Service investigates and monitors employment undertaken by young people of compulsory school age, to ensure that it is legal and safe, and that it does not damage or interrupt their education. As part of this, it is responsible for issuing licences to employers. Whatever type of part-time employment a young person undertakes, even a paper round for example, the employer must apply for, and be granted, a licence before the young person can start work. There are strict laws that govern the employment of young people; these also apply to young people involved in theatre performances, filming or modelling assignments.

Who should apply for a licence

Any person responsible for a production or modelling assignment in which a child will take part. Where 'person' is a corporate body, the Application for a Child Performance Licence and Health Certification should be made and signed by the individual responsible for that part of the business.

Helplines

Contact numbers - BMBC and external education welfare licensing team
(01226) 773500
(01226) 283068

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)