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The NNCEE welcomes this move by the Government as this will enable more events to take place and offer more employment opportunities to the industry and to young people.   Government-backed insurance scheme to give boost to events industry   Page...

Our National Chair, Ed Magee, was recently interviewed as part of the following BBC Culture article on how child performers are treated within the industry and the measures used to protect them.  Access the article using the link shown below:  BBC...

The NNCEE has launched a petition calling on the Government to review and update the legislation on children under 16 working in part time jobs such as paper rounds, in shops and cafes etc.  We would really appreciate it if you could support us and s...

A new article has been added to our Members News area in relation to the new tiers system coming into force in England at the end of the current National Lockdown on the 2nd December 2020.    In order to access this article you will need to be Memb...

Guidance from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland has been reviewed in light of updated advice from governments.   Film and TV productions are able to continue subject to risk assessments and Covid requirements for the country in question...

Important additions to "A Guide to Child Performance Licensing" have been included in version 2, available to download now. New updated / revised information includes:  Clarification on chaperone discretion Use of Body of Persons and how to issu...

Work is well under way on our new NNCEE website. All useful documents and guidance will be available for download.  Launch date is at our AGM in October 2020. 

Here is some guidance put together for employers who are employing young people aged 13-16 years (inclusive) during the Coronavirus pandemic. The NNCEE recommends employers should undertake the following good practice: Write to parents to reassure t...

We are working closely with the Department for Education (DfE) and Public Health England (PHE) to offer some guidance and support around Children in Entertainment and Employment. The NNCEE feel it is vital that we ensure government advice around soci...

Protecting children’s rights in the workplace Ahead of Child Employment Awareness Month next month, Local Authority members of the NNCEE are reminding businesses that employ children aged between 13 and 16 years old that they need permits to comply w...