Apply to be a chaperone (matron)

What you need to do

To apply to become a chaperone you will need to:

• complete and email the application
• email one passport sized photo
• undertake some online Safeguarding Children training - 
• attend an interview with the Child Employment and Entertainment Officer

From 1 April 2026, it is mandatory for all chaperone applicants and renewal applicants to complete the online ACT Counter terrorism awareness e-learning course and the certificate must be submitted with your application. 

The Child Employment and Entertainment Officer will need to undertake a number of checks, which include:

• a DBS Check
• a Social Care Records check

You will also need to provide two references. These can be from a current employer or your most recent employer.  The references will need to be submitted within one month of the initial request, so please make sure that your referees are able to provide them promptly.  Applications will be closed if references are not submitted within the deadline.

Complete the application form

Chaperone application forms and supporting documents can be emailed to us.

Email: [email protected]

After you apply

Once your application form is received, the e-learning course guidance will be emailed to you and you will be given access to the online training portal so that you can complete it. Please complete the course within one month and ensure that you download and return a copy of your e-learning certificate to [email protected]

Please note you will not be approved as a Chaperone until the course has been completed.

Applications for chaperone approval can take 3 to 4 months due to the large volume of applications and the number of checks which must be undertaken.

Once issued, the chaperone approval is valid for three years.

To find out more about the role of a Chaperone, read our guidance booklet.