code of ethics

Working with models aged 17 and under

Models1 works within current legislation around the employment of persons under compulsory school age. This includes the provision of chaperones and reduced working hours.

As mandated by law, we require the written consent of a parent or guardian in order to represent a model below school leaving age. We will not permit a young person's education to be disrupted by the development of a career in modelling.

All minors are required to be licensed to undertake any type of work and must obtain school permission if during school hours.

Models under the age of 18 are not allowed to partake in shows at London Fashion Week.

No models under the age of 16 are employed to promote age-inappropriate clothing for brands (including, but not limited to catwalks, advertising, lookbooks, and e-commerce).

If present at the shoot, a show or location for more than 4 hours but less than 8 hours, the law requires that minors must have one meal break of 45 minutes and at least one break of 15 minutes.

chaperones

All models under school leaving age will be accompanied by a chaperone on bookings.

Models between 16-18 will be accompanied by a chaperone for all fashion shows and when it is a requirement of a client or parent. Such cost will be borne by clients.

The chaperone is responsible for safeguarding the model and for ensuring that suitable rest and refreshment periods are complied with and that the model is treated with respect at all times, including the provision of appropriate changing facilities. If in any doubt regarding the well-being of the minor at the place of work, the Chaperone should immediately report their concerns to the Agency which will engage directly with the Client to address any concerns before allowing the minor to continue.

DBS checks

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaced the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA). All Models1 staff are required to have completed DBS checks.

appropriate licencing

Where a Model is 16 years old or younger the Client must comply with the legislation in accordance with the Children and Young Persons Acts of 1933 and 1963 and the Children (Performances) Regulations 1968. It is the Client's responsibility to arrange the granting of any licence required under this legislation.

The Agency can arrange Performance licences on the Client's behalf, but clients should note that only Local Education Authorities can issue licences, and it cannot be guaranteed that licences will be granted in less than 21 days, which is the stipulated maximum time that the LEAs require for issuing a licence.