Apply for a body of persons approval (BOPA) for a group of children

You may be able to apply for a BOPA for a group of children under school leaving age instead of applying for a performance licence for each child.

 A lead organisation can apply for a BOPA if:

• there are multiple numbers of children performing together, and
• there’s no payment (except expenses) for the children to take part
• the children won’t need to be absent from school to take part

You’ll need to show us that you have:

• confirmation from the children’s parents/carers that they’re fit enough to take part
• clear, robust and well-embedded safeguarding policies and arrangements in place to protect children
• proper provision to secure the health and kind treatment of the children

How to apply

Download the BOPA performance licence application form below.

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