How the application process works
The application process has three stages:
Stage one
The prospective employer (whose business is based in Newham) completes and summits the application to apply for a child work permit.
We issue an acknowledgement to the prospective employer explaining next steps.
We send the application details to the child’s parents to confirm they agreed for their child to have a work permit.
Stage two
The child’s parent(s) return their decision form.
Where the child’s parent(s) advise they do not want their child to take up the work placement, the permit process is stopped and the prospective employer is advised.
Where the child’s parents agrees for the process to proceed we send the third section of the application process to the child’s school for review and a decision.
We issue an acknowledgement to the parent explaining next steps.
Stage three
The child’s school return their decision form.
Where the child’s school advises they do not feel it is appropriate for their pupil to take up the work placement, the permit process is stopped and the prospective employer and the child’s parent(s) are advised.
Where the child’s school agrees for the process to proceed we issue the work permit and update all parties on next steps.
