Your first duty is to the child in your care. Whilst acting as a chaperone you must not engage in any activity that would interfere with the performance of the child.

As a licensed chaperone you will be expected to:

• Supervise the child
• Negotiate where necessary with the production staff to make sure the child’s welfare and safety is protected
• Alongside the performance licence holder, check that regulations and any extra requirements issued by the child’s licensing authority are upheld at all times
• Check the licence to make sure that the child is licensed specifically for the performance, unless they fall within the 4 day rule exemption period
• Remain vigilant at all times to make sure the child does not take part in dangerous performances
• Keep records on the child’s performances, rehearsals, breaks, meals and time spent waiting between performances
• Keep records of any injuries or accidents to the child whilst they are in your care
• Make sure that the child is not exploited by working too many hours (which could result in the child’s general well-being or education suffering in the long term)
• Make sure the child receives education on all school days
• Monitor the intervals between performances and the start and end times, referring to the relevant work time limits for the age of the child
• Make sure that appropriate travel arrangements have been made
• Represent the local authority
• Keep a list of all important contacts including your licensing authority, the child’s licensing authority, the local authority where the performance is taking place, the child’s agent and parent/guardian