Under the South Gloucestershire Council byelaws - Employment of Children (1998), the South Gloucestershire Education Welfare Service is responsible for the licensing of all school aged children who appear in a performance either on the stage or on television, who take part in certain sporting activities, or who work as models. The Education Welfare Service is also responsible for addressing matters relating to child employment. This work is carried out by senior education welfare officers and the clerical team. The Education Welfare Service provides advice and information to parents, schools, employers and media agencies regarding the permits and licenses.