The person responsible for the production of the performance should apply for the licence.
Application should be made to the Local Authority (LA) where the child lives. (This may be different to the LA of the child's school and where the production is to take place).
The person who signs the licence is the licence holder and as such is responsible for the compliance with the conditions of the licence.
Application must be made at least 21 days before the date of the first performance otherwise the LEA may refuse to grant a licence.
To apply for a licence you can fill in the online form Application for a Performance Licence and read the accompanying guidance or you can call the Child Employment Officer in the Education Welfare Service on 01483 517838.