Chaperones for children working in the entertainment industry

Chaperones are employed (voluntary or paid) to supervise children during licensed performances. We are responsible for making sure that chaperones are suitable and provide proper care for the children they are responsible for. This includes their health and wellbeing, safeguarding, welfare and the child licensing legislation.

A chaperone must show the same care a good parent would and cannot carry on another role at the same time. Main responsibilities include:

• taking action if the child is ill, tired or upset
• making sure the child has enough breaks, rest and meals
• thinking about health and safety issues on set/stage
• being aware of child protection issues

Want to apply?

Anyone aged 18 or over, living in the Bradford Metropolitan District Council local authority area can apply to be registered as a chaperone with us.

To register as a Professional Chaperone the cost is £70 and to register as a volunteer chaperone there is no charge.

Apply to be a chaperone, (online form)

You must also provide references, be subject to a police (DBS) check, complete online Chaperone/Safeguarding training and attend 1 or 2 informal interviews/appointments.

For more information, visit the chaperone and child performers page on gov.uk and Chaperones - NNCEE - National Network for Children in Employment & Entertainment

Contacts

If you have any questions contact the Child Employment and Entertainment Licensing Team:

Email: cee@bradford.gov.uk
Telephone: 01274 439683