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The hours children can work

After 4 hours a child must have a minimum of 1 hour break.

School days

A child may work a maximum of 2 hours between 7am and 7pm.

Saturday or during school holidays

A child may work a maximum of 5 hours a day if they are under 15 and
8 hours once 15 or over.

During school holidays

13 and 14 year olds may only work 25 hours a week
15 and 16 year olds in full time compulsory education may work 35 hours a week

Again they may only work between 7am and 7pm.

Sunday

A child may work a maximum of 2 hours between 7am and 11am.

Contact

School Admissions
Education Access Team
Mill House, North Street, York YO1 6JD
tel: (01904) 554248 or 554243
fax: 01904 554249
email: education.queries
@york.gov.uk

8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday