Who needs to apply for the permit?
The person who will be employing the child will need to
apply.
How do I apply?
You can download an
Employer's application form from this website, or request one
from your Local Education Office.
You also apply online by using the link below and selecting
Child Work Permit to begin your application.
Apply online
When do I need to apply?
An Employer's Registration Form must be sent to the Local
Authority (LA) in the first week that the child works.
Every employer must carry out a risk assessment before the
child starts working, and employers must inform
parents/guardians of this fact.
Why do I need an employment permit?
Any employer who employs a compulsory school age child without
an employment permit is in contravention of the child employment
regulations and the LA may take action against them. The
Association of British Insurers have also stated that unless a
child were to be registered, the child might not be included under
an employer's liability insurance policy.
What are the penalties for illegally employing a child without
a permit?
The employer, and any other person (other than the person
employed) by whose act or default caused the employment to be in
contravention of the provisions of the child employment legislation
may be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3
(£1,000) on the Standard
Scale. |