Child employment
No child under the age of 13 can be employed.
Young people may take on a job such as delivering newspapers or working in a shop on Saturdays but there are laws and rules to be observed to ensure their education does not suffer and that they are safeguarded whilst at work.
The employer must apply for an employment permit within 7 days of the young person starting work.
To apply for an employment permit please use the link below. Once you have completed and submitted the application it will be sent to the parent/carer to complete.
If the child is going to perform on stage, in television, film or commercials or to work in paid or professional sport or as a model, they will need a child performance licence.
Apply for an employment permit
Contact
If you have any questions contact the Child Licensing Officer:
Email: child.licensing@bury.gov.uk
Tel: 0161 253 5693