The licensing of children is intended to safeguard their education, health and welfare. The Education Welfare Service is responsible for the issuing and supervision of licences on behalf of the Local Authority.
Newcastle City Council issue licences for children taking part in a performance or activities that can include TV or filming, theatre, paid sporting activities or modelling.
Also see frequently asked question about performance licences for school age children
Applications for licences must be made to Newcastle Local Authority for all children resident in the city aged 0 –16 years (i.e. those who have not reached the official school leaving age) for performances or activities taking place in Newcastle or elsewhere.
Performance licence form (Word doc, 85Kb)
Child health questionnaire (Pdf, 24Kb)
S38 declaration (Word doc, 39 Kb)
National Network for Child Employment and Entertainment (NNCEE) can offer further guidance and information about children in entertainment.
Attendance Service
Children's Services Directorate
Newcastle Springfield Centre
Off Blakelaw Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE5 3HU
Phone: 0191 277 4500
Fax: 0191 277 4515
Email: ews.education@newcastle.gov.uk