Employment Of Pupils
Legislation governing the employment of children is detailed and any
young person intending to become employed whilst at school must ensure
that they obtain a permit from the Head Teacher and abide by the
recently revised Bye-Laws, a copy of which is available from the school
office.
A child aged 10 or over may be employed on an occasional
basis by and under the direct supervision of his/her parent or guardian
in light agricultural work or horticultural work. For work of this
nature no permit will be required.
Children may be employed for
no more than one hour before the commencement of school hours on any
day on which they are required to attend school. No child under
the age of 14 may engage in street trading and a child 14 or over only
under certain conditions. No child may be employed in any work out of
doors unless wearing suitable clothes and shoes. Before issuing an
employment permit an education authority may require a child to have a
medical examination.
In all other cases a permit will be necessary.
Pupils whose attendance or timekeeping is poor will not be issued a work permit.
Any pupil with a work permit whose progress is unsatisfactory will have their permit withdrawn.
Details concerning the following can be found in the Byelaws:
- The permitted employment of children aged 13
- The permitted employment of children aged 14 and over
- Prohibited employment - including the delivery of milk
- Additional conditions