The child employment in the UK

Children in the UK may work part-time at the age of 16.

The authorities give the permission for a teenager to start work if there are no problems with the child’s performance at school.

Children can work in any branch of economy if they are working together with their parents.

During term time children are allowed to work no more than 10 hours a week.

Children can work during their summer holidays as much as they want but no more than 8 hours a day.

During school holidays children in the UK can work every day.

Children are of compulsory school age up to the last Friday in June in the academic year of their 18th birthday.

Children who are involved in television, theatre, modelling or similar activities won't need to get a performance license.

Performance licences are issued by the local authority.

Children may not work without an employment permit issued by the education department of the local council.

There are special rules and regulations about child’s work during term time.

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