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Licences - children and young people - employment byelaws
Summary of Service
The rules governing children in entertainment cover children who take part in 'performances' including all broadcast performances, photography or modelling. Any child engaged in these occupations must have a licence issued by the local authority.
Application for a licence must be signed by the parents and accompanied by a photograph. The local authority must be satisfied that arrangements for the supervision and protection of the child are adequate and that the disruption to the child's education is kept to a minimum.
The legislation which demands this licensing is The Children and Young Persons Acts 1933 and 1963 The Children (performances) Regulations 1968.
Details of Service
Key issues covered by the regulations are
- is the child/young person below minimum school leaving age?
- does the child reside in the area covered by Wiltshire County Council?
- is there a charge made for admission?
- is the performance within licensed premises?
- is it broadcast on television?
- is it intended for filming?
- is it in school time? If so, a consultation must be made with the child's head teacher
- is the child/young person fit to take part?
- is the activity safe?
No licence is required under the following circumstances
- no payment is made to the child and the child has not taken part in performances in the previous six months on more than three days
- no payment is made to the child and the performance is arranged by the school
- no payment is made to the child and the performance is exempted by the Secretary of State, e.g. scout gang shows
See, Whether your child will need a licence?
Contact Details
Area Business Services (WEST)
Children and Families Branch
County Hall, East
TROWBRIDGE
Wiltshire
BA14 8JQ
Tel: 01225 773500
Fax: 01225 773535
Email: childemployment@wiltshire.gov.uk
LET (North & Kennet)
Children and Families Branch
10 Prince Maurice Court
Hambleton Avenue
DEVIZES
Wiltshire
SN10 2TP
Tel: 01380 720721
Fax: 01380 721800
Email: childemployment@wiltshire.gov.uk
LET (South)
Children and Families Branch
Wilton Rooms
The Hollows
Wilton
SALISBURY
Wiltshire
SP2 0JE
Tel: 01722 743907
Email: childemployment@wiltshire.gov.uk
Opening Hours
Monday to Thursday 8.45 - 17.20
Friday 8.45 - 16.20
| A to Z Names | Licences - children and young people - employment byelaws, Licences - children and young people - employment byelaws |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Performance/stage licences for school age children |
| PID No. | 48 |
| IPSV Category | Entertainment licences |
| Level 1 Name | Licences - children and young people - employment byelaws |
| IPSV ID | 5623 |
