# The Children (Performances and Activities) (England) Regulations 2014, Regulation 29: Chaperone discretion


(1) The chaperone in charge of a child may allow that child to take part in a performance for a period not exceeding one hour immediately following the latest time specified in regulation 21 provided that—
(a) the total number of hours during which the child takes part in a performance or rehearsal, including the period not exceeding one hour, does not exceed the maximum number of hours permitted under regulation 22;
(b) it appears to the chaperone that the welfare of the child will not be prejudiced; and
(c) it appears to the chaperone that the conditions requiring the child to take part in a performance after the latest time specified arose in circumstances outside the control of the licence holder.
(2) Where the chaperone allows a child to take part in a performance after the latest time specified in regulation 21, the licence holder must ensure that the chaperone notifies the licensing and host authorities no later than the following day and provides the reason for this decision.
(3) The chaperone in charge of a child may allow one of the break for meal, required under regulation 23 to be reduced where the child is taking part in a performance or rehearsal outside, provided that—
(a) the duration of the break is not less than thirty minutes; and
(b) the maximum number of hours during which the child may take part in a performance or rehearsal under regulation 22 is not exceeded.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/3309/regulation/29 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/children-performances-and-activities-england-regulations-2014/regulation-29
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