Attending school while employed

Children may not work during school hours. A child’s education must also not be allowed to suffer because of any part time employment. For example if a child has a job before the start of the school day, they must be able to get to school on time.

Children may take part in a licensed performance during the school day. However the head of the child’s school must confirm in writing that the child can be absent. A performance licence will not be issued if the school does not agree.

A child may also require tutoring while they are taking part in a performance. The Local Authority can insist that the performance licence applicant provides a tutor and makes suitable arrangements for the child’s education. The licensing authority will decide whether the tutoring arrangements are satisfactory.