Part-Time Employment
Part-time employment is a great way to experience the world of work, however school work should come first and there are several rules about children in paid and voluntary employment. Both National Legislation and Suffolk County Council Byelaws state that:
CHILDREN MUST BE 13 YEARS OLD TO BE ABLE TO WORK PART-TIME
During term time there is a maximum of 12 hours a week that any child may work (this includes weekends.)
It is the employer’s responsibility to register the child with the Local Authority where the child is intending to work. An application form will require the parents/carers signature and declaration of their child’s fitness to work. The declaration also confirms that the parents have been consulted regarding the risk assessment.
Forms can be downloaded from Suffolk County Council website: