Application for a Body of Persons Exemption

Section 2 – Details of performance
If the application is for a limited period and you have not arranged any performances, please continue to section 3
If the application is for a festival (music/dance/drama) please attach the programme, including venues, dates and times of performances, plus numbers and age range of children performing in group sections on each day/venue
Performance title
Address of venue (including postcode)
Date(s) of performance(s)
Time(s) of performance(s)
Detailed description of the performance in respect of which the approval is requested.
Number of children

Section 3 – Safeguarding arrangements
Name of person responsible for child protection and safeguarding

First name

Last name
Position in organisation
Address (Including postcode)
Telephone number
Email address
Have BOPA applications been made to other local authorities? If yes, which authorities and dates?
Has your organisation ever had a BOPA refused? If yes, by which authorities?
How do you ensure your child protection policy is followed throughout your organisation?
What safeguarding training do you provide to those in your organisation who come into contact with children?
Safeguarding at the performance(s)/rehearsal(s)
What arrangements do you have in place for the supervision of the children at rehearsals and performances?
What are the registration arrangements for the children?
If there was an evacuation of the building, how would you ensure all children are accounted for?
What are the arrangements for ensuring each participant/group/chaperones etc. is/are aware of fire and evacuation procedures?
What are the arrangements for ensuring each participant/group is/are aware of the arrangements for first aid and medical help?
What security arrangements will be in place?

Declaration of compliance with The Children (Performances and Activities) (England) Regulations 2014
1. I confirm that no payment in respect of taking part in the performance(s), other than for offsetting expenses, will be made to any young persons or to anyone on their behalf such as a parent/carer/agent.
2. I confirm that all the young people’s parents/carers have declared that the children are fit and that their health will not suffer by taking part in the performance(s).
3. I confirm that the organisation agrees to the terms as set out in the “Contract of Agreement.”
4. I confirm that no child of compulsory school age requires any absence from school to take in the performance(s) unless by prior agreement with the Local Authority Child Employment Team.
Name

First name

Last name
Date