Chaperone Licences

Also known as: Performance Licence

Service Description: Under the Children & Young Persons Act 1933, the Children & Young Persons Act 1963 and the Children (Performances and Activities) (England) Regulations 2014 , all children who take part in licensed performances must be supervised by a responsible adult. If they are not supervised by a parent or gaurdian they must be supervised by an approved Chaperone who will look after children during the course of a performance, including travel to and from the event.


The Isle of Wight Council is responsible for approving applications for chaperone licences.

To make an application please go to the 'Do it online' tab for all queries relating to chaperone licences please use the ‘Contact’ tab to send us a message.

To go directly to Chaperone Licences information please use the short link www.iwight.com/chaperones