Employment
There are laws that cover employment of children under school leaving age. Children are of compulsory school age until the academic year in which they turn 16. Our guides can help children and young people, their parents, employers and producers.
- Our child employment guidance for parents and employers explains the regulations and laws that must be followed whilst a child is in part-time work.
- Our child employment guide for young people outlines the work they can do whilst in compulsory education. Children are of compulsory school age until the end of the academic year in which they turn 16.
- Our child employment resource pack for teachers provides lesson plans, presentations and other resources for use in schools. To request a copy of the available resources please contact the child employment team at childemployment@surreycc.gov.uk
Work permits
If you have a young person of compulsory school age working for you, you must make sure they have valid work permits (employment cards). The employer must apply for these and they are issued for specific employment. They cannot be transferred with the child if they change job or employer. The work permits are issued by the local authority where the employer is based and not where the child lives (if that is different).
Work permits may also be necessary when children are volunteering, even for charities. Please take a look at this volunteer's guide and the Working with Volunteers page for more information.
If you are employing a young person within the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Local Authority area, you will need to apply to us. Please complete and follow the instructions on our work permit application form (PDF).
For more information on any aspect of child employment in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø, email childemployment@surreycc.gov.uk or call us on 01483 517838.
Entertainment
There are also specific rules that apply for children working in entertainment.
- Our parents guide gives advice to parents with a child working in the entertainment industry.
- If you are a producer of entertainment working with a child or young person, please read our