Introduction
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/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.
Camden charge £60 for the DBS. Please note that Camden HR Safeguarding Team completes the DBS. You would need to send an email to: schoolsDBS@camden.gov.uk.
If you want to become a chaperone and you reside in the borough of Camden, complete the Chaperone Application Form and email it to: ce@camden.gov.uk.
Chaperone Approval and Code of Conduct
Our approval policy which will be in force from September 2021 will explain how we approve chaperones.
Chaperones will be expected to sign a Code of Conduct before their permit is renewal in January 2022.
Chaperones will be required to undertake refresher training before their permit is renewal is approved in January
Chaperones are required to update their DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) every three years or subscribe annually to the update service.
Camden charge £60 for the DBS. Please note that Camden HR Safeguarding Team completes the DBS. You would need to send an email to schoolsDBS@camden.gov.uk. To have your DBS check. Or to complete a new one.
If you want to become a chaperone and you reside in the borough of Camden.
Chaperone Code of Conduct Agreement PDF
As part of the renewal process we will require all chaperones to undertake refresher training.
These are the next set of dates available for 2023, via zoom, Teams and Face to Face.
- 10 March 2023 10:00 – 12:30 Virtual
- 19 April 2023 16:00 - 18:45 Venue to be confirmed
- 09 May 2023 14:00 - 17:00 Virtual
- 15 June 2023 12:00 - 15:00 Venue to be confirmed
- 12 July 2023 16:00 - 18:45 Virtual
We have now moved to a new online booking and charging system.