Child Work Permit

We need to know about all children who are of school age and are employed. The work must be suitable and must not affect the child's health or education.

Employment is any type of paid or voluntary work carried out for any person, organisation or business that can be deemed to be the employer of the child.

Camden Employment leaflets:

More information from central government on child employment.

Applying for a work permit

Employers who employ children aged 13 to 16 need to apply for an employment permit from the council where the business is based.

An employer's Employment Permit Application Form must be completed before the child starts work. A risk assessment must also be completed as part of the application.

You will also need to attach

a photo, headshot only
a copy of the Birth Certificate
a copy of their passport if the child has one

Applications need to be sent within 1 week of employment starting.

Report any concerns

If you have a concern about a child taking part in a performance or employment, please contact us at: [email protected] or telephone 0207 974 7152.

Give us the following information:

name of production or employer
date of production
address of production or employer
details of concern
your optional contact details and if you wish them to remain confidential

Camden will pass on the information to the appropriate borough if the production or employer is not within our area or investigate and take appropriate action.

If you think the child is in immediate danger please contact the police on 999.