The people behind Chaperone Collective

Meet The Team

Meet the people behind Chaperone Collective. Together, our team brings hands-on experience across television, film, theatre, tutoring, safeguarding and digital development, combining practical industry knowledge with a shared commitment to supporting children, chaperones, tutors and productions.

Mark - TV Specialist & Web Developer

I’ve worked as a licensed chaperone since 2023, supporting children and young people on television and film productions including Emmerdale, Downton Abbey 3, Toxic Town and Waterloo Road. I first entered the industry as a supporting artist in 2015, which gave me a practical understanding of how busy sets operate and the pressures performers can face. I’ve been self-employed since 2000, originally as a DJ providing school discos and pub karaoke, before moving into web development in 2003. Since then, I’ve built and managed a varied portfolio of online and offline businesses, developing strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills. I bring those skills together in my chaperone work, supporting both the children in my care and the wider production team. Safeguarding is always my priority. I make sure young performers feel safe, listened to and properly supported, while helping each day run calmly, efficiently and in line with licence conditions.

Sarah - Tutor Specialist

I’ve worked as a licensed chaperone for five years, supporting children and young people across television, film and theatre. I take every aspect of safeguarding seriously. For me, it is never just a box-ticking exercise: it means making sure each young performer feels safe, listened to and properly supported, while keeping a close eye on their physical and emotional wellbeing and ensuring licence conditions are followed. I’m calm, approachable and practical, and I work closely with young performers, parents and production teams to help busy days run as smoothly as possible. My recent credits include Netflix’s Narnia and Adolescence, York Theatre’s The Secret Garden, and CBBC’s Football Fantastics. Whatever the production, my aim is always the same: to help children enjoy the experience, feel confident and do their best work in a safe and supportive environment.

Steve - TV & Film Specialist

I’ve worked as a licensed chaperone for around 16 years, supporting children and young people across television, film and theatre, with most of my experience in TV and film. Over that time, I’ve learnt how important it is to combine careful safeguarding with a calm, friendly and practical approach. I believe young performers should always feel able to speak, ask questions and know that someone is properly looking out for them. I take time to build trust, listen to what children are telling me and make sure their welfare remains the priority, however busy the set or schedule may be. I also work closely with parents and production teams to help each day run safely, smoothly and in line with licence conditions. After many years in the role, I still take real pride in helping children feel secure, supported and able to enjoy the experience.

Gail - TV & Theatre Specialist

I’ve worked as a licensed chaperone for around 18 years, supporting children and young people across theatre, television and film. I take a calm, conscientious and highly professional approach to every production, while remaining friendly and approachable for young performers, parents and production teams. Safeguarding is always at the heart of my work, alongside the practical details that keep a production running properly, including accurate administration, careful timekeeping and full compliance with licence conditions. My recent work includes serving as Lead Chaperone on the Royal Exchange Theatre’s production of Fun Home, where I managed safeguarding arrangements and schedules throughout the run. My television credits include working as Main Cast Chaperone on CBBC’s returning series Odd Squad, as well as chaperoning on Wall to Wall’s Waterloo Road. I genuinely enjoy this work and take pride in creating a safe, organised and positive environment both on set and backstage.