What type of Chaperone Licence do I need?
- If you are working in a professional capacity as a Licensed Chaperone or are being paid to be a Chaperone you will need to apply for a Professional Chaperone Licence
- If you are Chaperoning unpaid / volunteering for your local Dance / Theatre Group you can apply for a Volunteer Chaperone Licence
Please be aware that Chaperone Licensing process can take up to 12 weeks to process for New Applicants. Chaperone Renewals may take up to 6 weeks to process.
You must be a resident of Suffolk to apply with Suffolk County Council – if you live in another area, please check with you Local Authority.
What you will need:
- All Applicants will need a Child Workforce Enhanced Disclosure Certificate and must be Subscribed to the DBS Update Service when making an application.
- New Applicants must read the Duties of a Licensed Chaperone before making an application.
- Completed Application form with a copy of the Child Workforce Enhanced Disclosure Certificate / Passport Sized Portrait Photograph with a Plain Background can then be scanned and emailed to Child Employment Team: childemployment@suffolk.gov.uk Subject of Email: Chaperone Licence Application / Renewal (whichever is appropriate)
Application / Renewal Forms:
Professional Chaperone Licence Application / Renewal
Volunteer Chaperone Licence Application / Renewal Form
Duties of a Licensed Chaperone