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Children and Young People | International Advice
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Article last updated on Sep 18th, 2024
Navigate the legal and operational complexities of having children or young people on set using our guidance and checklists to best industry practice.
Children can be inquisitive and may not recognize the potential danger around them through a lack of awareness plus there is supervision, safeguarding, working hours, welfare and many factors to consider.
See our guidance and checklists below.
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Article last updated on Sep 18th, 2024
The UK Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks criminal records for people in key roles that involve access to children or vulnerable adults as part of production's safeguarding duties.
Safeguarding children and vulnerable people who are taking part in a production, contributing to content or attending an event can be a complex - but vital - process.
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