Stop - Think About Getting A Part-Time Job
Ready - Apply for a work permit
Go - To work
The Suffolk bye-laws say:
- children aged between 10 and 12 may be employed on an
occasional basis under the direct supervision of a parent
- he/she can only do 'light' agricultural/horticultural work 'not
regarded as being damaging or dangerous to young people in a family
undertaking'
- every young person who works must have a work permit.
A young person aged 13 and above may be employed in light work
in agriculture/horticulture subject to the days and hours
below:
|
|
Age (years) |
Hours |
|
Weekdays |
13-15+ |
Not before 7.00am
Not after 7.00pm |
|
Saturday/School Holidays |
13-14
15+ |
5 hours per day
8 hours per day |
|
Sundays |
13-15+ |
Only 2 hours between 7.00am and 7.00pm |
|
Maximum hours per week during term time |
13-15+ |
12 hours |
See the full
Suffolk Byelaws on the Employment of Children 1998 (PDF, 30Kb)
Advice:
- Check that you are properly trained
- Check that you are properly supervised
- Stay away from slurry pits, dangerous machinery and chemical
stores on farms
- Do NOT ride or drive a vehicle, machine or agricultural
implement.
Notes:
Make sure your employer has completed a risk assessment.
A work permit may be withdrawn or amended at any time by
the Director of Education if it is established that the employment
is affecting your education.
Remember, you cannot work without a work permit.
Download an
application form for a work permit (Word,
115Kb)