School aged employment

The County Council is required by law to approve the employment of school aged children (aged 13 to Year 11 minimum school leaving date), where they are working (whether paid or not) in a profit-making activity in Hertfordshire.

Work Permits are not required for children who are babysitting; undertaking volunteer work as part of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme; undertaking work experience arranged by your school or working in a non-profit making activity.

Contact:

Martin Cooke
School Aged Employment Officer
Tel: 01992 588384
SAE@hertfordshire.gov.uk

Details on employing school-age children are available on the Hertfordshire County Council website at:

HCC: Young people and work