The world of child modeling is fraught with danger. There are many companies that will take your money and run.

The usual trick is to get you to pay a registration fee of anything from £25 to several undred pounds, just to be on the register.

Unfortunately, in many cases, you'll never get anything for your money. There certainly won't be any work.

Other agencies insist that you have a professional photographic portfolio, which of course, you will need.

However, some insist that you use their photographer, but the costs for this can be extortionate and there is no guarantee that your child wil get any work.

Most reputable agencies will give you objective advice and will be able to put you in touch with the parents of other child models for whom they have secured work.

Talking with these people is your best bet. They will give you an objective view of how effective the agency is.

Be prepared for some rejections. Good agencies reject modelling applications because they know what their clients are looking for. Unfortunately, not every child will fit their "perfect profile" and a good agent will tell you this.

A modelling agency is not like a job agency. Agents in this market can and do charge fees. You just need to be certain that the agency is right for you and your child.

Ask to look at their client portfolio. But don't stop there. Also ask to see evidence of the work that was carried out for that client- as anyone can say they have done work for a large client!

The list below is of child modelliong agents that we found during a recent search on the Internet. There are many more of course. We have not spoken with any of the firms listed and make no representation about whether they are good, bad or indifferent. Take care!