Legal age to babysit in UK?

Answer 1

i dont think there is a legal age but for an over night baby sitting job make sure you are at least 13 or 14 because it is harder then it looks and you may think it s so easey but once you get there and the kid is having a meltdown for moomy or daddy you cant just leave so remember 13or14

Answer 2

There is no legal minimum age for babysitting in the UK. You must use common sense when deciding who to leave your children with, and this usually means the babysitter should be aged over 14, or ideally 16 or more There is also no legal minimum age that a child can be left alone at home, although endangering a child by leaving them unattended is an offence. NSPCC guidelines recommend most children under 13 should not be left home alone for unnecessary amounts of time.

Answer 3

Not sure, but in New Zealand it is 14 and I think it would be the same in Britain

Answer 4

In the UK, there is no legal law that states a teenager of any age cannot babysit. However, for the most part, parents do not let children under 12 years of age babysit.

Answer 5

It is preferably 16 and over. My parents used to babysit at the age of 8 but that was quite a long time ago.

Answer 6

I would assume the legal age for baby sitting in England would be 13 because the legal age to leave your child home alone is 13.

Answer 7

I belive, But am not sure. 16.