Children,Young People and Work Experience
Restrictions to Working Hours
There are restrictions on the numbers of hours
and the days that children and young people are allowed to work.
The hours that children and young people are allowed to work vary
according to their age and whether they are attending school. There
are restrictions when it comes to work before 0700 or after 1900
and if working on a Sunday.
Working time includes training - whether
theoretical or practical. If they work for more than one
"employer", your calculations must include the time they work
elsewhere. It is also worth noting the day
starts when they get up in the morning, and they may have to travel
some distance to get to the studio or location. Travelling time is
not generally considered as part of the working day but may have
repercussions on the child's performance.
The total number of working days that a child
is permitted to work within any year is subject to the education
authority's discretion. A table summarising the working hours
allowed within those days is on the
Rights Groups website. BBC Rights group will
provide advice on the permissions needed.
