Chaperone (Matrons)
A Matron, also known as a Chaperone, is someone licensed to look after a child(ren) who work in entertainment.
They make sure a child(ren) do not work too many hours without proper breaks, that education is provided in certain circumstances and the child(ren's) safety, comfort and welfare is taken care of.
Although the licence holder will be the employer of the Chaperone, Liverpool Children's Services must have approved both the child(ren's) Chaperone and Tutor.
Chaperones registered with Liverpool Children's Services are approved for three years, at the end of this period the Chaperone must re-apply to Liverpool Children's Services for registration.
This requirement applies to all licensed children from babies until they cease to be of compulsory school age that are resident in Liverpool.
(see below link for Guidance for Matrons ./Chaperons)
How to request a chaperone
We can provide a list of registered freelance chaperones upon request. Contact us via:
Safeguarding Unit / Child Licensing Team
Liverpool Children's Services
Municipal Buildings
Dale Street
LIVERPOOL
L2 2DH
Who can apply to be a chaperone?
Any adult (male or female) may apply to Liverpool Children's Services to be approved as a Chaperone.
The criteria for approval to be an approved Chaperone with Liverpool Children's Services are:-
- Applicant prepared to undertake a CRB enhanced disclosure
- Completion of Application Form
- Submission of two references
- An awareness of relevant legislation
- An awareness of child protection
- Undertake half-day induction training
Liverpool Children's Services will not approve a Chaperone unless satisfied that they can exercise proper care and control of the child(ren) and that they will not be prevented from carrying out their duties as a Chaperone by other duties.
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How to apply
Applications for the post are to be addressed to:
Ann Whitelaw / Jean Stephenson
Safeguarding Unit / Child Licensing Team
Liverpool Children's Services
Municipal Buildings
Dale Street
LIVERPOOL
L2 2DH
Tel: 0151-225 6242
Fax: 0151-225 6220