Employment of children aged 13-16

It is a legal requirement for children of compulsory school age who work to hold a permit issued by the local authority where the child is employed, eg Ealing Council.

Detailed information on covering child employment.

Apply for a child employment permit

Child employment risk assessment template

The work permit will be issued and sent to the employer, once the application has been approved.

Guidance

Guidance on the employment of children (GOV.UK)

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 approved code of practice and guidance (HSE website)

Further information

For further information, or if you want information in your own language, contact:

School attendance service
Ealing Council
Perceval House
14-16 Uxbridge Road
London W5 2HL
Tel: 020 8825 5040
Fax: 020 8825 5454
Email: esw@ealing.gov.uk

Other arrangements

Separate arrangements apply for work experience in the last four terms of compulsory schooling, and for the licensing of performances by children (including paid modelling and sport).