Child Employment - Guide for Employers
- Have you applied to the Education Department for a work permit on behalf of the child (the law says you must)?
- Have you carried out a risk assessment and shared this with the child's parent/carer?
- Do you have Employers Liability Insurance?
- Has the child been adequately trained for the job he/she is required to do and made aware of any risks which may be involved?
- Have you supplied the child with all necessary safety equipment and clothing?
- You shouldn't ask any child to do work which has not previously been agreed with the Licensing Authority
Employers must be mindful of the child's welfare when in their employment - employers should encourage the child to tell them if anyone at work is making them feel anxious or uncomfortable by what is being said or done to them.
The law says that: No child under the age of 13 years can be employed
NB. Children are of compulsory school age until the day they are allowed to leave school i.e the last Friday in June, NOT on their 16th Birthday or when they receive their National Insurance number.
Related pages:
- Child employment - Guide for parents and young people
- Guide to licensing of children for performances, sport and modelling
- Warrington Safeguarding Children Board
- Education Welfare Service
Leaflets and publications:
Contact us:
Education Welfare Service
Tel: 01925 442915
