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Sign in or register for an accountA Child Performance Licence is required for most children of compulsory school age who are taking part in:
The person responsible for organising the performance or activity must apply for the licence before the child takes part.
A licence will only be granted where all legal requirements have been met and the required supporting information has been provided. The child's school may object to the application if it considers that participation could have a negative impact on the child's education, health or welfare.
To apply for a Child Performance Licence, please complete the online application form using the link below.
Child Performance Licence application
If you have any questions about the application process, need assistance completing the form, or would like to discuss your application before submitting it, please contact the Child Employment and Entertainment Team:
Email: childemployment@salford.gov.uk
Telephone: 0161 603 4350
We are happy to provide advice and guidance before you submit your application.
Please note that as of the 31 August 2016 all Body of Persons Applications will have to include Local Authority Approved Chaperones.
To apply for a Body of Persons approval please complete the application (below) and email with supporting documents to childemployment@salford.gov.uk.
For more information about this or if you wish to discuss, please email childemployment@salford.gov.uk.
If the child won’t be with their parent, school teacher or home tutor, they must be supervised by a chaperone approved by the council. Chaperones can apply to us for approval by completing the application form and supporting documents (below). Email them to our child employment officer.
The council will carry out checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The need for a performance licence and chaperone approval comes under the Children and Young Persons Act 1963 and Children (Performances and Activities)(England) Regulations 2014.
Performance licences applications
Chaperone application and supporting documents
Legislation and guidance documents
If you are unable to view documents of these types, our downloads page provides links to viewing software.
This page was last updated on 3 August 2026