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The rules governing Children in Entertainment covers children who take part in 'performances', including all broadcast performances, child photography or modelling.

Any child engaged in these occupations must have a licence issued by the Local Authority. Application for a licence must be signed by the parents and accompanied by a photograph. The Local Authority must be satisfied that arrangements for the supervision and protection of the child are adequate, and that the disruption to the child's education is kept to a minimum.

The legislation which demands this licensing is The Children and Young Persons Acts 1933 and 1963 and The Children (performances) Regulations 1968.

Key issues covered by the regulations are:

• is the child/young person below minimum school leaving age?
• do they reside in Knowsley?
• is there a charge made for admission?
• is it within licensed premises?
• is it broadcast on T.V ?
• is it intended for filming?
• is the child/young person fit to take part?
• education - consultation with Headteacher if in school time
• is the activity safe?

No licence is required under the following circumstances:

• no payment made to child and they have not taken part in performances in the previous 6 months on more than 3 days
• no payment made to child and performance arranged by school
• no payment made to child and performance exempted by Secretary of State e.g. Scout Gang Shows.

Whether your child will need a licence is explained in the attached document 'performance licences'(see attachments box below).

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