Children allowed at the centre?

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Hi
My nephew is really into computers and programming. He’s done very very well in his SATS and scored 109, 106,104 on his exams (maximum 115).

His interest is in computers, I would like to introduce him to coding and thought I’d bring him toa hackspace meet.

Just wondering if children are allowed and if they need to be a paid member? I am happy to join as a paid member and be his guardian at the centre and work through him. He is 11 years old.

Thanks

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Hi Abdul,

For insurance and legal reasons, you have to be over 18 to become a member.

However, you’re very welcome to bring a child to the space as your guest. Several of our members do this regularly (thought: makerspace kids days?)

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@welcome Abdul,

To be a member you need to be 18+. However, children are welcome at the space, just be aware that he would need to be supervised by a paid member at all times and also that the environment may not always be suitable for minors. - so so long as you were supervising however I doubt there would be a problem I don’t think. @directors will be able to say more, I think.

Best Wishes

Pete

Edit: tommen types faster than me again :wink:

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My opinion is that if a minor is present, the environment should be made suitable for them :slight_smile:

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Absolutely. In complete agreement with you there. Was more thinking about dangerous danger dangering around and hot, spinny cutty things hotting, spinning and cutting.

Long story short, with supervision this is fine.

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Thanks chaps, I have been struggling to make the time to come and join. But since my nephew has so much potential I will do it for him and join.

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