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Child chaperone guide

Applying to be a chaperone

All chaperones must have had an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check completed.  If you don’t have evidence that you have had a DBS check carried out in the last 3 years, this will be completed as part of the chaperone licence application process.   

Chaperone licences are valid for 3 years, or in line with the expiry date of the DBS check.  There is no fee if you are applying to be a chaperone on a volunteer basis.  Those applying on a professional basis must pay £56.

There are 4 stages to the chaperone process:

Stage 1

Apply via our online form

You will need:

  • your personal details, including national insurance number
  • the initial performances name, dates and venue
  • a passport style photo (head and shoulders)
  • 3 forms of identification for your DBS check (as detailed below)
  • details of 2 non-family members who can provide you with a reference (name, address, contact number and email address)

Notes 

All applications MUST come through our online form.  You will need to set up an account to do this which is a quick and easy process.

Stage 2

Attend an online meeting (via teams)

You will need:

  • access to the internet
  • the 3 forms of identification submitted with your online application

Notes

This is to complete identity checks and discuss your role as a chaperone. You can contact us to arrange this.

Stage 3

Provide evidence of a clear, enhanced DBS check.

You will need:

a current, clear Enhanced DBS certificate

or

Scanned or photographed copies of the following documents in order to initiate a DBS check:

  • 1x Proof of address issued within last 3 months (e.g. Bank statement or utility bill, an alternative is a Council Tax or mortgage statement issued in the last 12 months.)
  • 2 of the following documents:
      - Valid Passport
      - Birth certificate
      - Driving Licence

Notes 

If needed an application for a DBS check will be processed by the licensing team once the online meeting has been held.

Stage 4

Complete the chaperone training course and knowledge check.

Notes 

This can be completed at any time during the application process.  The short knowledge check at the end of the training needs to be submitted to the child licensing team before the licence can be issued. 

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