1. Have you got a part time job? Remember Child Employment Laws still apply to you until the last Friday in June – you may not get a full time job whilst on study leave!

2. Child Employment THE LAW HOW IT AFFECTS YOUNG PEOPLE WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

3. The Children and Young Persons Act 1998 & Your Local Authority County Council Bye Laws 1999 Makes sure you are SAFE - aims to prevent accidents & injury to school pupils Makes sure EDUCATION comes first Gives spare time for leisure & rest

4. AT 15 years old You may now work longer hours You have a greater choice of jobs But remember - The law still applies until you reach the end of year 11

5. How many hours can I work at 15? 2 Hours on a school day - either between 7am & 8am, or the close of school and 7pm 8 hours on a Saturday or weekday during school holidays (5 hours if still 14yrs) 2 hours on a Sunday max 12hrs in a term time week

6. What times may I work? You may NOT work BEFORE 7am You may NOT work AFTER 7pm

7. What jobs can I do? You may do any light work providing it is not on the following prohibited list. You must have an EMPLOYMENT CARD for every job that you have.

8. You may not do any of the following until the end of year 11 Sell or deliver alcohol Deliver milk Work in a kitchen Collect money or sell door to door Use chemicals Collect & Sort Refuse Telephone Sales Climbing ladders etc Work in cinema, night club or similar Attendant or assistant in a fairground or amusement arcade Work on market stalls

9. You may not Work in Butchers Shops preparing Meat Undertake the personal care of residents in an old peoples home or similar Deliver fuel Undertake any work which involves the use of Machinery Undertake any Factory work

10. You must have an Employment Card It is a legal requirement to have a work permit - Employment Card You must show this to the Child Employment Officer, or a Police Officer if asked.

11. What if I don’t have an Employment Card? Pick up a form from the school, ask your Employer, or ring (Your Local Authority Contact Details) You will not be covered by your Employers Insurance without an Employment Card Your Employer can be fined £1000

12. STAY SAFE What ever job you decide to do please make sure you stay SAFE. Ask you employer if you are unsure how to do something. Make sure you get your EMPLOYMENT CARD

13. Newspaper Rounds Wear a Helmet BE SEEN - Lights, Bright Clothes etc Keep your Bike roadworthy Let someone know where you are and when you will be back Don’t carry a load which is too heavy for you

14. Still confused or need more information? Leaflets are available from your teachers Ring the Child Employment Officer who is employed to ensure young people are fairly treated and legally employed.