Whether directly or indirectly working around children, having a clear understanding of the Government Regulations and Local Authorities requirements, is essential, along with how to interpret these in practical terms. In line with this, we also have a responsibility to safeguard children and ourselves ensuring we are all supported with the correct tools and framework.
This City & Guilds accredited training course provides a practical guide for working with under 18’s in film and television in Scotland.
Course content:
> Best practice
> CB2W- Casting brief to wrap - where risks are attached
> Ofcom codes
> Working with professional chaperones and tutors
> Parents and loco parentis
> Legalities of the child licence
> Types of child licences and council spot checks
> Children’s working hours, timesheets, night shoots
> Over-nights and accommodation, travelling and TMO's
> Time management
> Aggregating tutor hours
> Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
> Safeguarding, PENS and codes of conduct
> 16-18’s
> Close contact and Intimacy
> Audit trails and compliance guides
Who is this course for?
This course is for new and existing Chaperones in film and television production, Assistant Directors and Production Practitioners.
Tutor:
Arlene De Cruz, has been working for over 17 years in Film, TV and Theatre Industries and has seen first hand the challenges that production face on a daily basis when working with children and young people. In 2013, Arlene was part of the working groups for the current English and Scottish Children’s Regulation revisions, delivering those in 2014 around the UK with Department of Education, PACT and the BBC. Arlene also founded the Broadcast & Film Chaperones & Tutors Branch within BECTU.
