Children in entertainment

Many children enjoy performing, whether in plays, films, modelling or on television.  However, laws exist which are designed to protect children’s welfare and prevent them from being exploited.

There are special licensing requirements for children who perform and in many cases children should not take part in performances except under the authority of a licence granted by the local authority in whose area the child resides.

For comprehensive information on children in entertainment, eg number of days they are allowed to perform on and downloading a performance licence application form, visit  the website of the National Network for Children in Employment and Entertainment at  www.bucksinfo.net/nncee/entertainment/