{"id":18968,"date":"2021-01-28T13:23:53","date_gmt":"2021-01-28T13:23:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.talentmanagement.com\/blog\/?p=18968"},"modified":"2026-04-10T09:51:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T09:51:06","slug":"pre-teens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.talentmanagement.com\/blog\/2021\/01\/pre-teens\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-teens"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>Is your child ready for the big time?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It\u2019s an especially exciting time for pre-teens models. <\/strong>Here atModels Direct<em>,<\/em> we define <a href=\"https:\/\/www.modelsdirect.com\/help-advice\/model-types\/pre-teen-models\">pre-teens<\/a> as youngsters between 8-12 years old.<strong> <\/strong>This age bracket is a huge market for both high street brands and catalogues, and as trends inevitably change throughout the years (or months!), an increase in pre-teens is required to meet the demands of a growing market. Remember &#8211; advertising is a multi-million pound business in the UK alone, and the <strong>pre-teen<\/strong> age sector is considered very important to all large fashion brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But it\u2019s not just fashion. <\/strong>Anything that is relevant aimed at <strong>pre-teens<\/strong> will usually call for models, so whether it\u2019s advanced toys, photographic shoots or health &amp; safety campaigns, there will always be opportunities for children that fit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.modelsdirect.com\/client-list\">our client\u2019s needs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll assume that you, dear reader, are a parent or guardian. We\u2019ll also assume that you have your child\u2019s best interests at heart and won\u2019t do anything to compromise their welfare. Think big, but think practically. Modelling work often involves travel, and some children may not respond well to driving medium to long distances. We put children\u2019s comfort at the forefront of our business, and we think you\u2019ll be satisfied with our guidelines and procedures. On the flip side, some children are eager to travel, which only adds to their modelling adventure. How many pre-teens can say to their friends that they\u2019ve travelled to a job, enjoyed it, and been paid?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/talentmanagementblog.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/01\/shutterstock_77073577-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/talentmanagementblog.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/01\/shutterstock_77073577-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/talentmanagementblog.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/01\/shutterstock_77073577-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/talentmanagementblog.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/01\/shutterstock_77073577-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/talentmanagementblog.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/01\/shutterstock_77073577-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/talentmanagementblog.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/01\/shutterstock_77073577-1250x834.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/talentmanagementblog.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/01\/shutterstock_77073577-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/talentmanagementblog.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/01\/shutterstock_77073577.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Payment is subject to the specific job and client. Modelling is a hugely beneficial way for your child to earn money and, in turn, to respect its value. Whilst a little self esteem is usually a necessity, modelling work will increase a child\u2019s overall confidence and could lead to business acumen and entrepreneurship skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think laterally. Yes, fashion and clothes catalogues are a huge market for pre-teens, but what about other large sectors? Amongst the sectors to consider include:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Government agencies \/ councils &#8211; These official bodies have budgets, and regularly produce promotional material.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Education authorities \/ schools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advertising campaigns, e.g. traffic safety.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TV adverts \/ posters \/ magazines \/ general media &amp; websites.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Models Direct requires that parents and guardians are there throughout your child\u2019s journey into modelling. For information about legality, please contact us and we\u2019ll be pleased to advise you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.modelsdirect.com\/child-modelling\/\">modelling application form<\/a> is easy to fill out &#8211; it should only take a minute. After that, you receive an email every time your child pops up in a model search. Only you decide to accept a modelling assignment; there\u2019s no pressure and we respect that there might be some jobs that are not completely suitable for your child. Everyone\u2019s different! If you choose to go with the job, we\u2019ll do everything else at our end. It\u2019s as simple as that.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, modelling should be fun! What could be better than pre-teens engaging with professionals, gaining more confidence and earning money along the way?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Models Direct actively encourages parents to fill out an application for their pre-teen children &#8211; their portfolio can be accessed 24\/7. We\u2019ve placed hundreds of children in high-end modelling jobs with the likes of McDonald\u2019s, Jet2.com, Sky and numerous other companies. Please see our model\u2019s feedback, and we look forward to working with your pre-teens!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is your child ready for the big time? It\u2019s an especially exciting time for pre-teens models. Here atModels Direct, we define pre-teens as youngsters between 8-12 years old. 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