Hours of Employment
13 & 14 Year Olds
Term Time- Maximum 12 hours per week
Day | Times children may work | Maximum Hours |
Monday to Friday | 1 hour before school (after 7am) and 1 hour after school (before 7pm) OR 2 hours after school (before 7pm) |
2 hours |
Saturday | Between 7am and 7pm | 5 hours |
Sunday | Between 7am and 7pm | 2 hours |
School Holidays - Maximum 25 hours per week
Days | Times children may work | Maximum Hours |
Monday to Friday | Between 7am and 7pm | 5 hours |
Saturday | Between 7am and 7pm | 5 hours |
Sunday | Between 7am and 7pm | 2 hours |
15 & 16 Year Olds
Term Time- Maximum 12 hours per week
Day | Times children may work | Maximum Hours |
Monday to Friday | 1 hour before school (after 7am) and 1 hour after school (before 7pm) OR 2 hours after school (before 7pm) |
2 hours |
Saturday | Between 7am and 7pm | 8 hours |
Sunday | Between 7am and 7pm | 2 hours |
School Holidays - Maximum 35 hours per week
Days | Times children may work | Maximum Hours |
Monday to Friday | Between 7am and 7pm | 8 hours |
Saturday | Between 7am and 7pm | 8 hours |
Sunday | Between 7am and 7pm | 2 hours |
Note:
1. Morning working times and Sunday working times may vary with different local authorities. Contact the Local Authority in whose area the work takes place to be sure you are adhering to the regulations correctly
2. Children must have 1 hours break after 4 hours continuous work.