Child employment laws

The are laws in place that apply to employing school aged children, including:

• how old a child needs to be before they can be legally employed
• where a child can legally work
• what type of work is prohibited
• hours of employment
• work permits
• offences
• health and safety requirements

For more detailed information about child employment laws, see:

• GOV.UK: Child employment and entertainment guidance 
• NNCEE: Employment
• a guide to child employment legislation and practise

If you're interested in part time work

If you are interested in part-time work, your parent / guardian and employer must sign a child employment application form.

The employer must sign a child employment application form and email it along with their Risk Assessment and Safeguarding Policy to SYP@southtyneside.gov.uk.