Chaperones for Children in Entertainment

The chaperone should be thoroughly familiar with the terms of the licence granted by the LEA and see that, as far as it lies within his/ her power, the conditions are properly fulfilled.  Chaperones should also familiarise themselves with first aid, and the basics of health and safety legislation.

Chaperones are approved for up to one year and must apply for renewal at the end of the year.  Any approval is granted subject to certain conditions: any breach of these conditions could lead to approval being withdrawn.

When approved, chaperones are required to notify the LEA in writing within seven days of

• Any arrest for any offence triable in a Court of Law, or any conviction in such a Court, whether in the United Kingdom or not.
• Any serious or notifiable illness or debility
• Any change of address or name.

The Chaperone should keep the certificate of approval in a safe place, and ensure that they take it with them each day that they are employed as a chaperone and have it available for inspection should the need arise.

Chaperones hired for work will be sent copies of the licences (usually via the applicant) and should study the conditions to ensure that they are complied with, including rest periods, arrangements for tuition, meals etc.  A timetable should be kept of the various periods during the hours of the licence.

•   Application to Act as a Chaperone (pdf 74KB)