Children and young people at work

A young person is employed if s/he assists in a trade or occupation which is carried out for profit whether or not the child receives pay or reward for this employment

Legislation

Children and Young Persons Act 1933 to 1963
Education Act 1996
Children Act 2000
Children (Protection at Work) Regulations 1998
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Bylaws 1999
Health and Safety (Young Person's) Regulations 1997

Child Employment within Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

This section only refers to the employment of children in businesses and organisations located within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The Education Welfare Service issues child employment permits for children of school age to be engaged in part-time work and also child performance licences for children to take part in television, radio, film or stage productions and modelling work. There are strict regulations covering child employment and infringements may be prosecuted. For more information see Education welfare service.