What are the responsibilities of a
chaperone?
A chaperone is in loco parentis which means they acts as a good
parent and must have the welfare of the children they are
chaperoning as their paramount concern.
How do I to apply to be a
chaperone?
Please contact our Assistant Locality Leader Jan Harper Shea
(jan.harper-shea@n-somerset.gov.uk)
who will arrange for all information to be sent to you. Chaperones
can be men or women.
Are chaperones security
checked?
All chaperone applicants are security checked through the
Criminal Records Bureau. However, there is a charge for this
service.
Do you interview chaperones?
There is an informal interview process which lasts about 20
minutes covering health and safety and other child welfare
matters.
Training ?
All Chaperones are required to complete Safeguarding training.
Details on Application.
What happens after I’m approved as a
chaperone?
If your chaperone application is approved you will receive an
identity card. Each chaperone is also given a letter of
authorisation.
Can a chaperone authorisation be
withdrawn?
Yes - if we are concerned about a chaperone in any
way.
