Hours and tasks
Child employees can only work for the hours granted on your original child work permit unless permission has been given as part of your application. They can also only carry out the work tasks specified on the original permit unless permission has been given for variation. All children must be available to complete schoolwork during school hours.
Volunteering
Your child employee cannot work as a volunteer instead. Children volunteering at any business that is carried on for profit normally requires an employment permit. This may include volunteering for charities.
Applying for a new permit
Employers will need to submit a fully completed application form. This document should be sent to CSHub@n-somerset.gov.uk.
Please ensure that all of the relevant paperwork is submitted to avoid delay in issuing the child employment permit.
Employing children without a permit
Employing children without a permit is illegal. You can contact us in confidence at CSHub@n-somerset.gov.uk if you believe a business is employing a child without a permit.
We will always try to work with employers to resolve these matters. However, there may be occasions when it is necessary for us to take action to ensure that the health, safety, and wellbeing of children is protected. Ultimately the matter may be referred to the Magistrates’ Court, where the maximum penalty is £1,000 per offence or one-month imprisonment.