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Apply for a professional or volunteer Chaperone licence

All children requiring a performance licence must be chaperoned by either the child’s parent, legal guardian or a local authority registered chaperone.

Type of chaperone licence needed

If you are working in a professional capacity as a chaperone or are being paid to be a chaperone, you will need to apply for a professional licence. If you are doing the role unpaid, you can apply for a volunteer licence.

Processing chaperone licences can take up to 3 months. You must be a resident of North Northamptonshire to apply for a licence, if you live in another area please check with your local council.

Cost of a chaperone licence

Both volunteer and professional chaperone licences include an enhanced child workforce Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. You will be required to attend a short ID check meeting in Kettering.

Type of licence​​Cost
​Volunteer chaperone licence​£15
​Professional chaperone licence​£55

Apply for a chaperone licence

You can apply for a chaperone licence using the online form below.

Renew a chaperone licence

If you wish to renew your existing chaperone licence please use the online form below. We suggest applying 3 months before your existing licence runs out.

Child performance restrictions

Find out more

Further details can be found on the NNCEE webpage, or by emailing [email protected].

Last updated 18 July 2023