Child Employment awareness fortnight

It’s the start of Salford’s Child Employment awareness campaign run by Salford City Council! This is all about making sure young people aged 13 to 16 who work have the safest and fairest conditions. Here’s what you need to know:

• Work permits are a must:
  Every young worker needs a valid work permit. If your child works, kindly ask the employer to show the permit. Employers should check all rules and procedures.
• Safety and study first:
  Our guidelines ensure that work does not disrupt school and that the workplace stays safe. These simple rules protect both learning and health.
• Easy access to information you need:
  We’ve made all the information you need easy to follow on our website. The work permit application is free, online, and takes just a few minutes – www.salford.gov.uk/childemployment

How you can help:

• For parents:
  If your child is working, please ask to see their work permit and read our simple guide online for your rights and responsibilities.
• For employers:
  Before hiring anyone aged 13 to 16, make sure you’ve got a work permit in place and check that your workplace meets safety guidelines.

For more details or if you have questions, visit www.salford.gov.uk/childemployment. Thanks for helping make Salford a safe place for our young workers! If you have any queries please contact Salford City Council’s Child Employment Team by emailing childemployment@salford.gov.uk or call 0161 603 4350.