School pupils involved in employment and entertainment need to have a Work Permit issued to them before they can work.  The Education Welfare Service has a Child Employment Registration and an Entertainment Licensing team.

If you are a school pupil, the information on this page is for you.  It should answer most of the questions you have about doing a part-time job.

• How old must I be to work part time?
  You have to be 13 years old.
  
  
• What do I need when I start work?
  Your employer must register you with the Local Authority.
  
  
• How much should I get paid?
  Your rate of pay is set by your employer.  You may want to talk to  another adult to ask what they think is a fair wage.
  
  
• I’ve received a national insurance card, when can I start work full time?
  Sample National Insurance number:  NW/65/67/74/S

You can only start full time work after you have officially left school which is the LAST FRIDAY IN JUNE OF YOUR FINAL YEAR

• Can I be stopped from working?
  YES:
  • if your school attendance suffers
  • if you are continually late for school
  • if your school work suffers
  • if your health suffers
    
    
• What times am I allowed to work?
  You can work after 7 o’clock in the morning and before 7 o’clock in the evening.