Child performance licence
All children that take part in films, plays, concerts or other public performances that the audience pays to see, that take place on a licensed premises, or sporting events or modelling assignments where the child is paid require a child performance licence.
Please note we are reviewing the chaperone application process. With this being the case, we will not be accepting any new applications until the 2nd September 2019. In the meantime if you have any questions please call Pupil Services on 020 7527 3747. Thank you for your patience
The purpose of the licence is to ensure that all children are adequately safeguarded and supported.
Overview
All children up to the age of 16 who are completing compulsory school education need a child performance licence.
- licences are required at all times, including during school holidays
- a licence is required for all performances, for any period of time.
A child who is aged 16 or younger may not need a child performance licence if no payment is made for their involvement, either to the child or another person in relation to the child (excluding covering of expenses) and:
- they have not taken part in any other paid or unpaid performances on more than three days in the last six months, or
- the performance is given under arrangements made by a school, e.g. a school play.