Children in employment and entertainment

The following are key resources for chaperones and those applying for a child performance and activities or employment license

• A Guide to Child Performance Licensing from the National Network for Children in Employment and Entertainment (NNCEE)
• Record Sheet
• Exemptions (unlicensed) child performance application
• Compulsory school leaving dates 2024 to 2025 (PDF 132KB)
• Guidance for completing a child performance and activities (England) licence application form
• Children in Entertainment – Recognising Child Abuse
• A Guide to Working with Children Who Perform (June 2021) 
• Writing a child protection policy

If you have a question or concern about a child or children in employment, contact Buckinghamshire Council Child Employment Officers by emailing [email protected] so we can investigate your concerns.

If you think the child or children, you are worried about are in immediate danger please call:

• the Police on 999
• First Response on 01296 383 962 between 9am to 5:30pm Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm Friday. Call 0800 999 7677 before 9am or after 5:30pm (5pm on a Friday) or at weekends (Emergency Duty Team).
• NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000.