Chaperone Licence

Children can attend a public performance, paid work, or sporting activities with a chaperone, if a parent, legal guardian, or teacher is unavailable.

Chaperones must have a licence issued by their local authority as a legal requirement.

What is a chaperone?

A chaperone is responsible for safeguarding, supporting and promoting the wellbeing of the child. This can include ensuring they are provided with food and refreshments, rest and recreation and that there are separate changing rooms for boys and girls over the age of five.

A chaperone can supervise up to 12 children.

A licence is valid for three years from the date of the DBS check. Your details will be added to our chaperone database, and you will be provided with a badge.

How do I apply for a Chaperone Licence?

You will need:

• A completed application form
• An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate
• Two references
• One passport-sized photograph

What will the application process involve? 

It is advised you apply for a Chaperone Licence or renewal two to three months in advance.

Download the Chaperone Application Form and return by email.

You will need to provide two detailed references. We do not accept references from family and friends, or people known solely to the applicant through the organisation for which they wish to become a chaperone.

If you are a volunteer, you can pay for an enhanced DBS check online and you will be emailed a link to complete the application.

For professional chaperone applications where you intend to charge for your services, please contact us as the payment process is different: EWS@torfaen.gov.uk.

A DBS check will be arranged with a council officer.

You will need to attend an online chaperone training session organised by Cardiff Council. Please contact peca@cardiff.gov.uk to book.

You will need to attend a chaperone interview with Torfaen Council.

More information

There is more information in the Torfaen Chaperone Guide.

For information about applying for an enhanced DBS check, visit www.gov.uk.

Information can also be found on the National Network for Child Employment and Entertainment website.

If you have any questions, please contact the Education Welfare Service.