Meal breaks for child performers in England
A plain-English guide to meal and rest breaks for child performers in England, with age-based legal minimums and practical planning tips.
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Changing approved chaperones during a production day in England
A practical guide to changing from one approved chaperone to another during a licensed production day in England.
Read updateWhat an approved chaperone needs from a production briefing in England
A practical England-focused guide to briefing an approved child-performance chaperone before a production day begins.
Read updatePlanning toilet breaks for child performers in England
Practical guidance for chaperones and production teams planning clear, private toilet arrangements for child performers in England.
Read updatePlanning a child performer’s journey home in England
A practical guide for productions, chaperones and parents planning a child performer’s journey home or to accommodation after a licensed day in England.
Read updateWorking as a chaperone and private teacher in England
A practical guide to keeping chaperone and private teacher duties clear on licensed child performance work in England.
Read updateHelping a child performer manage nerves and excitement on a show day
Practical, peer-level ideas for chaperones to help young performers feel calm and ready on a big day, without stepping into medical or clinical advice.
Read updateWhen a child performer feels unwell: a guide for chaperones in England
Practical guidance for chaperones in England when a child performer feels unwell, with clear steps for care, first aid and prompt reporting.
Read updateChild performance records in England: what chaperones need to know
A practical guide to the child performance records a licence holder must keep in England, and how chaperones can provide clear, accurate information.
Read updateA child-friendly hair and make-up call: practical guidance
Practical guidance for parents, carers and chaperones preparing a child for a production hair and make-up session.
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