Сhild Employment in the UK

Children in the UK are of compulsory school age until the last Friday in June of the year they turn 16.

A child can work full-time as soon as they turn 15.

After reaching the Mandatory School Leaving Age, a child can apply for a National Insurance Number.

The youngest age for most part-time jobs is 13 years old.

Children younger than 13 can never work in theatre or modelling.

Performance licences for child actors are issued by the school headteacher.

A local authority will only grant a performance licence if the child's education won't suffer.

Children do not need any permits to start a part-time job.

It is legal for a 14-year-old to work in a factory.

Children are allowed to work during school hours if they have finished their homework.

Working at 6:00 a.m. is prohibited for children.

A child can work for up to three hours before the school day starts. (True/False)

If a child works for five consecutive hours, they must have at least a one-hour break.

Children are strictly prohibited from working in betting shops and pubs.

Children must have at least a two-week break from work during their school holidays each year.

During term time, the total maximum working hours per week is 15.

On a school day, a child can work a maximum of two hours.

During school holidays, 13 to 14-year-olds can work up to 25 hours per week.

During school holidays, 15 to 16-year-olds are allowed to work 40 hours per week.

15-year-olds can work up to 8 hours on a Saturday during term time.