Apply to become a licensed chaperone for child performers

A child under school leaving age must have a chaperone if they perform in a theatre, film or television production, or take part in modelling or photography work.

To be a chaperone, you must be over 18, and can be:

• their parent or carer who has parental responsibility
• a licensed chaperone

The law says a chaperone should "exercise the care which a good parent might be reasonably expected to give that child."

How to apply

Download the chaperone application form below.

Complete your form, save it, and send it by email to ChildEmployment@walsall.gov.uk

The process can take 6-12 weeks to complete, so make sure you apply in plenty of time.

You’ll also need to:

• get an enhanced DBS check
• provide two references (one should be your current or most recent employer)
• attend an online interview - we'll arrange this with you
• complete the NSPCC chaperone training course

You may also be asked to complete the Walsall Safeguarding Partnership (WSP) course Introduction to Safeguarding Children Level 1.