Apply for a chaperone licence

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

Each licence is valid for 18 months and allows you to look after a maximum of 12 children.

To continue as a licensed chaperone after that year, you will be required to apply for a licence renewal.

Telephone: Child Employment office on 01473 265195

Email: childemployment@suffolk.gov.uk

Address:

You can apply for a:

• body of persons licence
• child employment licence
• child performance licence