Coventry Byelaws state that children cannot be employed on a part-time basis until they are aged 14.
The minimum age that a child can work is 13 years, except for children involved in areas such as:
- Television
- Theatre
- Modelling
Children working in these areas will need a Performance Licence.
Complete an Employment Permit application form
All school age children who are employed part-time must be registered with the Local Authority. It is the responsibility of the Employer to register all children of school age and to undertake a risk assessment.
Child working hours
Children must not work before 7am or after 7pm. Children are not allowed to work more than 12 hours a week during term time. All children must have at least two consecutive weeks off during school holidays.
14 years
- School days – 2 hours (Children can only work outside of school hours; this may include 1 hour before school)
- Saturdays – 5 hours
- Sundays – 2 hours
- School holidays – 5 hours (up to a maximum of 25 hours per week)
15 – 16 years
- School days – 2 hours (Children can only work outside of school hours; this may include 1 hour before school)
- Saturdays – 8 hours
- Sundays – 2 hours
- School holidays – 8 hours (up to a maximum of 35 hours per week)
Access to Education Team
Address: Coventry City CouncilPO Box 7097
Coventry
CV6 9SL
Health and safety team
Open 9am–5pm Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays)
Address: Coventry City CouncilPO Box 7097
Coventry
CV6 9SL