782When is employment contrary to the best interests of a

782 When is employment contrary to the best interests of a child or young person? In this chapter, employment is taken to be contrary to the best interests of a child or young person if— (a) for a child or young person under 15 years old who is required to attend a school or participate in an education course under the Education Act 2004—it is likely to prejudice the ability of the child or young person to benefit from the education; or (b) for a child or young person engaged in education or training—it is likely to prejudice the ability of the child or young person to benefit from the education or training; or (c) it is otherwise likely to harm the child’s or young person’s health, safety, personal or social development (including by sexual or financial exploitation).

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