

Complete the application form for renewal of licence.To renew a chaperone licence, you will need to:

You must let us know of any changes to your circumstances or address, which may invalidate your registration. Please note: we are not allowed to post this to you. Once we have received a satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure (which can take from two to six weeks) and two satisfactory references, we will contact you to collect your licence (in the form of an ID badge) which will be valid for three years.
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If you subscribe to the DBS Update Service you only need to supply a photocopy of your Enhanced Disclosure with your chaperone application form
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A cost of £46 will apply to carry out DBS checks for all professional chaperones and £12 for all volunteers (if you meet the DBS definition of a volunteer) for which you will be invoiced
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You will be sent a link to the website and details of how to access the DBS form once we receive your application. Complete an online DBS application form.Please ensure you sign and date the application form Send your application form and a copy of your training certificate to us by post or email and include a clear passport sized photograph of yourself.There is a cost to you of £25 for the training Complete the NSPCC online training course 'Protecting Children in Entertainment training for Chaperones' before your licence can be approved.To apply for a chaperone licence, you will need to: Anyone aged 18 or over can apply to be registered as a chaperone with Wandsworth.Īll chaperones need to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which includes a check of the DBS barred lists for children. Being ready and willing to speak up on behalf of the child to ensure that their needs are met and they are not put at risk, exploited, or asked to work contrary to guidelinesĪpplications for a chaperone licence should be made to the local authority (LA) in which you live.Having a thorough understanding of the child entertainment guidelines and regulations.Ensuring follow-through on educational provision.Responding appropriately to any illness or injury.Being aware of health and safety issues.Ensuring that children are contented, occupied and focused.The job of a chaperone is to make the wellbeing of the child or children in their care a top priority through: The law states that the chaperone is acting in loco parentis (in place of the parent) and should 'exercise the care which a good parent might be reasonably expected to give that child'.Ĭhaperones cannot be employed in any additional role while on site. If you want to chaperone a child other than your own, you will need to hold a valid chaperone licence. Chaperones (also known as matrons) are responsible for safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children taking part in entertainment.
