Employment of children aged 13 to 16

Children of school age who work must have a work permit from their local council by law. See child employment regulations and forms for:

  • information on covering child employment
  • applying for a child employment permit
  • child employment risk assessment template

Once approved, the work permit will be sent to the employer.

Guidance to read

Other arrangements

Different rules apply for work experience in the last 4 terms of school and for child performance licences, which include paid modelling and sport.