Chaperone Licence
Regulated under the Children Young Person Act 1933/63 and the Children (Performances and Activities) (Wales) Regulations 2015.
It is a legal requirement that children engaged in public performances, working in TV, film, paid modelling or sporting activities, under a licence issued by the local authority, must be supervised by a council-approved Chaperone, unless they are in the care of their parent, legal guardian or, in certain circumstances, a teacher.
A Chaperone’s first duty is to the child in their care. They are responsible for safeguarding, supporting and promoting the wellbeing of the child, and must not engage in any activity that would interfere with their duties.
Chaperones must remain with the child at all times and have sight of the child when they are on stage, set or performing. The precise duties whilst the child is at the place of performance or activity will vary depending on the type of performance or activity. However, their main duties are to ensure that the child/children are properly supervised when not performing and have adequate meals, rest and recreation. Chaperones must also ensure that suitable changing facilities are arranged by the company or venues, with separate changing rooms for boys and girls over five.
A Chaperone can supervise up to 12 children. However, due to the demands of the performance, or the ages, gender or special needs of the children, the local authority may decide that a Chaperone may only be responsible for a smaller number of children to ensure they are safeguarded appropriately.
The Chaperone registration process in Monmouthshire includes the following:
- A completed application form
- One passport-sized photograph-no filters/ plain background
- Satisfactory recommendations from two referees
- An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS/CRB) certificate
- Attendance on Monmouthshire’s mandatory Chaperone Training course
- Completion of Monmouthshire’s mandatory Safeguarding Level 1 course via SWAY
A Chaperone Licence is valid for 2 years from the date of the DBS certificate. Your details will be added to the Chaperone Database and a paper licence will be issued. You must carry this licence with you for all performances in when you are fulfilling a Chaperone role.
Please be aware that it is your responsibility to apply for a new licence at the end of the 2 years. Failure to do so will mean that you are no longer permitted to chaperone at any performances and cannot be added as a licence chaperone to any applications received.
Apply for a Chaperone licence
Please email: ChaperonePerformanceLicensing@monmouthshire.gov.uk
The Chaperone Training dates for academic year 2024-5 are as follows ;
- Tuesday 23rd September 2025 at 3.30pm
These sessions will take place via TEAMS. Applicants must inform us of intention to attend on the Friday prior to each session at the latest. Applicants will then receive confirmation by email to proceed.
Regulations and Guidance Documents
It is important that applicants read and familiarise themselves with the following documents and legislation in order to ensure that they understand the rules and regulations when applying to become a Chaperone.
- Children (Performances and Activities) (Wales) Regulations 2015 (538kb PDF)
- Keeping young performers safe (469kb PDF)
Further information can also be found on the following website:
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