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Employing a Young Person
Full time – after school leaving age, Time Off for Study or Training, Part time – whilst at school, Good practise
Full time – after school leaving age
A young person can be employed full time from the date they leave school at the end of year 11.
Their school leaving date is the last Friday in June.
Time Off for Study or Training
Since September 1999 it has been a legal right of young employees aged 16-17 with few or no qualifications, to expect reasonable time off work to study or train.
The leaflet “Time Off for Study or Training: A guide for employers – Summary” provides brief answers to many frequently asked questions, and will point employers in the right direction for them to bring themselves in line with the law. To download a copy of the leaflet click here
Part time – whilst at school
The age that a child can start work is 13 years old, however -
• they can only work part time
• there are restrictions on what they can and cannot do
• any work they do must not interfere with, or affect their school work or attendance at school
• they have to a work permit (this is a legal requirement)
Applying for a work permit
Applications for a work permit are made through Somerset County Council on 0845 3459122 or see the Somerset County Council website
They will:
• ask questions about the job the young person wants to do
• contact the employer or parent/guardian to get more information to make sure that the young person will be working in a safe and healthy environment and within the law about the number of working hours.
If the job is within the stated law, an employment certificate is sent to the child's parent/guardian and a copy to the employer and school.
Further information
For further details on employing a young person to apply for a work permit contact Somerset County Council on: Tel - 0845 345 9122 or see Somerset County Council website
Good practise
It is advisable to complete specific “risk assessments” when employing young people particularly concentrating on their level of experience, maturity and vocational competence.
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