Child employment & performance
Child performance
The rules governing children in entertainment covers children who take part in 'performances', including all broadcast / theatre performances, child photography and modelling- Find out if you need a licence
- Apply for a child performance licence
- Information on taking part in a performance when a licence is not required
Child employment
If you wish to employ a child, then you must apply for a child employment permit.
Visit our child employment page for detailed guidance and application forms.
Who provides this service?
The Safeguarding Unit. We are involved in promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and protecting them from significant harm.
All organisations that work with children share a commitment to safeguard and promote their welfare and for many organisations this is underpinned by a statutory duty or duties.
The Safeguarding Unit is part of Liverpool Children's Services Portfolio and we provide:
- Licensing of Children for Performance and Modelling
- Performances that do not require a Licence
- Guidance for Medical Requirements
- Guidance for Matrons/Chaperones
- Child Employment
- Guidance on permitted hours of work for child employment
Contact us
Safeguarding / Child Licensing Team
Children's Services
Municipal Buildings
Dale Street
LIVERPOOL
L2 2DH
Tel: 0151-225 6242
Fax: 0151-225 6220
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