Chaperone licence

Children in public performances must be supervised by a council-approved chaperone. Exceptions to this are if they are in the care of their parents/carer, legal guardian, or, in certain circumstances, a teacher.

Chaperones:

• are responsible for safeguarding, supporting and promoting the child’s wellbeing
• must stay with the child at all times
• must be able to see the child when they are on stage, set or performing
• ensure that the child/children are properly supervised when not performing, and have adequate meals, rest and recreation
• must ensure that suitable changing facilities are arranged by the company or venues, with separate changing rooms for boys and girls over five

A chaperone can supervise up to 12 children. However, in certain circumstance we may decide to reduce the amount of children in the chaperone’s care to ensure that all children are properly safeguarded.

Chaperone licences are regulated under the Children Young Person Act 1933/63 and the Children (Performances and Activities) (Wales) Regulations 2015.