Child employment

Employing school children

The Children and Young Persons Act 1933Opens in new tab sets out legal requirements around the employment of school age children.

They can be employed:

• At age 13 and above
• In certain types of work and for restricted hours
• If they have a licence issued by the local authority

Guidance on employing school age children is also available from:

• Employment of Children research briefingOpens in new tab
• Guidance on the Employment of Children - Department for Children, Schools and Families