Child employment law exists to protect the safety and welfare of children who work.
In Wealden the Child Employment Officer of East Sussex County Council's Education Welfare Service ensures that local businesses meet the requirements of the law.
The Child Employment Officer spends much of her time visiting businesses and assisting them with compliance.
Employment guidelines for employers (pdf 13kb) and young persons (pdf 11kb).
Wendy Abbey
Child Employment Officer
East Sussex County Council
St. Mary's House
St. Leonards Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex BN21 3UU
Tel: 01323 747438
Fax: 01323 747409
email: wendy.abbey@eastsussexcc.gov.uk