Apply for or renew a chaperone licence

Any child working in entertainment must be cared for by a registered chaperone. The chaperone is responsible for the proper care and control of the child, including their comfort, treatment and moral welfare.

What a chaperone does

A chaperone’s first priority is always the child. They are the key person to whom the child looks to for guidance, protection, clarification and support. At no time should a child perform if unwell. If there are ever serious children protection issues please contact the Police immediately.

Chaperones are there to:

• protect children
• secure the health and comfort of the child
• mediate between the child, the licence holder and the licensing authority
• advocate on the behalf of the child
• ensure the performance licence conditions and laws are upheld

You need to apply for a new licence every 3 years. This will be recognised by all local authorities, enabling you to work as a chaperone anywhere in the UK.

Applying to become a chaperone

To become a licensed chaperone you will need to:

• submit an application including two passport style photographs
• provide two references, one should be your present or previous employer
• complete our online Chaperone training module
• attend a short information interview with our team
• undergo a DBS check, even if you already have a check for your current job role

Your application may take up to 6 weeks to complete.

Applying to renew your chaperone licence

To renew your chaperone licence you will need to:

• submit a renewal application
• submit an up to date signed photograph
• complete our online Chaperone training again
• complete a new DBS application

If you have signed up to the online checking service, we must see the original DBS certificate. 

It may take up to 6 weeks to process your application. You should make sure you've submitted your renewal application with enough time before your current chaperone licence expires.