Permitted types of employment for 13-year-olds
Children aged 13 can only be employed in light work in a limited number of areas.
These are:
- agricultural or horticultural work
- delivery of newspapers, journals and other printed material
- shop work, including shelf stacking
- domestic work in hotels or other establishments that offer accommodation
- office work
- car washing by hand in a private residential setting
Or in the following locations:
- hairdressing salons
- cafes and restaurants
- riding stables
Light work is defined as work which is not harmful to the child's safety, health or development and will not adversely affect the child's attendance at school.
- Email childemployment@durham.gov.uk
- Telephone 03000 265 902