Don’t forget the permit with a new job
By Martin Chapman on Monday, 12th July 2004.
As the school holidays approach Suffolk’s school children and their parents are being reminded of the need for a work permit.
Any child over the age of 13 but under the compulsory school leaving age is able to hold a job as long as they apply for a work permit.
Children must submit an application to the Education Department which must be completed by the potential employer, the pupil, their parents and headteacher.
The work permit is used by the council to ensure the job is both safe and meets regulations regarding the hours of work.
Tony Lewis, of Suffolk County Council, said: “As well as enjoying the extra cash, many youngsters gain valuable work experience from taking a part time job. It is important that the strict guidelines controlling the hours worked are adhered to so that a child’s study time and progress at school are not affected.
The hours children may work are detailed below
* Children between the ages of 13 and 15 can work 12 hours a week – up to 5 on Saturday, 2 on Sunday and 2 on a school day. During school holidays they can work up to 25 hours a week.
*Children between 15 and compulsory school leaving age 12 hours a week – up to 8 on Saturday, 2 on Sunday and 2 on a school day. During school holidays they can work up to 35 hours per week.
*Children may not start work before 7.00 am or finish after 7.00 pm
A child’s compulsory school age is the last Friday in June of the year in which they turn 16.
There are a number of jobs children cannot undertake, further details about these and the permit scheme are available from Tracy Crow at the Child Employment Office, Flat 1, Kingsfield Centre, Chilton Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1SZ. Telephone: 01449 614310. Email: tracy.crow@educ.suffolkcc.gov.uk
Any child over the age of 13 but under the compulsory school leaving age is able to hold a job as long as they apply for a work permit.
Children must submit an application to the Education Department which must be completed by the potential employer, the pupil, their parents and headteacher.
The work permit is used by the council to ensure the job is both safe and meets regulations regarding the hours of work.
Tony Lewis, of Suffolk County Council, said: “As well as enjoying the extra cash, many youngsters gain valuable work experience from taking a part time job. It is important that the strict guidelines controlling the hours worked are adhered to so that a child’s study time and progress at school are not affected.
The hours children may work are detailed below
* Children between the ages of 13 and 15 can work 12 hours a week – up to 5 on Saturday, 2 on Sunday and 2 on a school day. During school holidays they can work up to 25 hours a week.
*Children between 15 and compulsory school leaving age 12 hours a week – up to 8 on Saturday, 2 on Sunday and 2 on a school day. During school holidays they can work up to 35 hours per week.
*Children may not start work before 7.00 am or finish after 7.00 pm
A child’s compulsory school age is the last Friday in June of the year in which they turn 16.
There are a number of jobs children cannot undertake, further details about these and the permit scheme are available from Tracy Crow at the Child Employment Office, Flat 1, Kingsfield Centre, Chilton Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1SZ. Telephone: 01449 614310. Email: tracy.crow@educ.suffolkcc.gov.uk
E-Mail Link: tracy.crow@educ.suffolkcc.gov.uk
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