A child performance licence is required for all working children in the entertainment industry for children of compulsory school age or younger. You will only need to apply for a license when your child is confirmed for a job. A License is valid for one job only and the process needs to be repeated each time your child is confirmed for work.
Current legislation for licence applications requires 21 days notice, though some council’s will turn a license within 5–10 working days, it is at the council’s discretion to process a licence with less notice.
The following paperwork is required for each application;
Please do not worry about obtaining a child performance licence, we are here to guide you and help with forms!
Legislations are in place to protect all child performers, please view the latest 2014 act here: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/3309/contents/made
National Network for Child Employment & Entertainment are the only National organisation solely dedicated to the continual development and implementation of ‘good practice’ issues for children engaged in employment and taking part in public performances. http://www.nncee.org.uk
You can also find more advice on the government website, government guidance; Child performance and activities https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/child-performance-and-activities-licensing-legislation
The following government link will put you in contact with your local authority: https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-child-performance-licence
The following government link supplies more information regarding child performance and regulations that may be useful to read: https://www.gov.uk/child-employment/performance-licences-for-children
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