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    • FOI request (FOI-82635974)

      Child Workforce

      Requested Tue 24 July 2018
      Responded Fri 10 August 2018

      2018 (Jan-30 June)

      1a) How many applications for child work permits have you received so far in 2018 (1 Jan-30 June)?

       

      1b) How many of these applications have been approved?

       

      1c) How many of these applications have been declined?

       

      Previous years

      2a) How many applications for child work permits did you receive in 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 and 2013 (full calendar year)?

       

      2b) In each of these years (2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 and 2013) how many applications were approved?

       

      2c) In each of these years (2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, and 2013) how many applications were declined?

       

      Child workforce

      3a) In your area, how many children under the age of 16 currently have permission to work?

       

      3b) Please provide a % breakdown by age (i.e. 13,14,15,16) if possible

       

      If possible within the time restriction, please also answer the following questions:

      4) What were the top three reasons applications for child work permits were declined in 2017 and 2018 (1 January 2017-30 June 2018)?

       

      5a) Based on child work permits approved in 2017 and 2018 (1 January 2017-30 June 2018), what is the average number of hours worked by 13-year-olds in your area?

       

      5b) Based on child work permits approved in 2017 and 2018 (1 January 2017-30 June 2018), what is the average number of hours worked by 14-year-olds in your area?

       

      5c) Based on child work permits approved in 2017 and 2018 (1 January 2017-30 June 2018), what is the average number of hours worked by 15-year-olds in your area?

       

      5d) Based on child work permits approved in 2017 and 2018 (1 January 2017-30 June 2018), what is the average number of hours worked by 16-year-olds in your area?

       

      6) How many children aged between 13 and 16 years old are currently approved to work in each of the following jobs:

      1. Delivery of newspapers, journals or other printed materials
      2. Agriculture or horticultural work
      3. In shops, including shelf stacking
      4. In hairdressing salons
      5. In office work
      6. Car washing by hand
      7. In cafes or restaurants
      8. In riding stables
      9. In domestic work in hotels and other establishments offering accommodation

      Response

      Information not held
      This area is dealt with by East Sussex County Council Children's services, please visit their website for further information: www.eastsussex.gov.uk
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