Overview
The law requires us to enforce the regulation of child employment.
Children are required to have a work permit from us if they:
- are aged 13 or over and are of compulsory school age
- have paid part-time employment
- work in the London Borough of Hounslow
Children under the age of 13 are not allowed to work.
A child needs a work permit until the last Friday in June of school year 11, even if they have turned 16 before this date.
A permit is required even if the child is working for their parents.
There are restrictions to the number of hours a child can work.
In agreement with the child and parent, the employer is required to apply for a child work permit within the first five days of employment.
Enquiries:
- email: CEE@hounslow.gov.uk
- phone: 020 8583 2753
