Heads with aspiring luvvies on their roll will be interested in a guidance note produced by the Department of Health.
Children who take part in professional performances require a licence from the local authority. This guidance outlines the circumstances that would require a licence and explains the exemptions - which include school events.
Children taking part in paid modelling and sport are among those requiring a licence, as are those working in film or TV, taking part in performances on licensed premises and in the majority of performance work for which a charge is made. The guidance notes can be found at www.doh.gov.ukbusguidebrperf.htm
