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Contact details for performance licences and work permits
(employment for young people)
For all Child Employment and Performance Licensing matters:
Child Employment Office
St Edmund House
Rope Walk
Ipswich
Suffolk
Telephone: 01473 584772 |
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- You do not need a work permit to babysit
- There is no law about the age that you can babysit
- The parents/carers of the baby/young child who employ a
babysitter under the age of 16 are legally responsible for anything
that happens
- Babysitting is a big responsibility. If you are under 16,
think carefully before you decide to look after a young child
- If your school offers courses on babysitting or first aid take
advantage of any training or advice on offer.
Advice:
- Have a contact telephone number for the parents/carers
available
- Know what time to expect their return
- Know how safety equipment works (e.g. stairgates and
fireguards)
- Keep hot drinks, matches and lighters out of reach of babies
and small children
- The safest way for a baby to sleep is on his/her back
- Know the best way to leave the home in case of a fire
- Keep little children and small toys apart - they can choke on
small toys
- Have your own parents'/carers' or a neighbour's telephone
number who would be able to offer advice should you need
it.
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