The role of an approved chaperone is to safeguard, support and promote the wellbeing of a child as well as to have care and control of that child. They are the key person who protects safeguards and supports a child under the licensing system.
Chaperones are required for licensed and other approved events unless the child is under the care of their parent or the teacher who would ordinarily provide the child’s education.
As an approved chaperone, the council expects that such adults safeguard children, to prevent and report any neglect or abuse as well as to raise concerns about the safety or welfare of the child and to act where they can.
To apply for an approval You must allow at least 12 weeks for the application process to be completed.
Chaperone Licence Application
All children taking part in a licensed performance must be supervised by a registered chaperone or their parent or guardian.
A chaperone can look after up to 12 children at one time and should give the same care a parent would give.
They are responsible for:
- ensuring the child has enough breaks and meals
- taking action if the child is ill, upset or tired
- considering health and safety issues
- safeguarding issues
- adhering to legislation relating to child performance
- assisting costume changes, dressing and fitting microphones
- escorting children at all times, including to the toilet.
You must allow at least 12 weeks for the application process to be completed.
If you want to become a chaperone and you live in Camden, complete the Chaperone Application Form and email it to: [email protected].
Chaperone approval and code of conduct
Chaperones will be expected to sign the Code of Conduct agreement form before their permit is renewal.
Chaperones will be required to undertake refresher training before their permit is renewal and approved in January.
DBS check
If you want to become a chaperone, you need a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.
Chaperones are required to update their DBS every 3 years or subscribe annually to the update service.
We charge £60 for DBS checks. To have your DBS check, or to complete a new one, email [email protected].
Chaperone Approval Policy and code of conduct PDF
Chaperone training
You can apply for chaperone training online.
It is free for Camden residents with the code: cam2122
If you don't use the code, you will be charged