Attendance and welfare service
The Attendance & Welfare Service is part of the Attendance
Services in Sefton. Education Welfare Officers provide support and
advice to children, schools and families on all matters relating to
school attendance. The Service is responsible for ensuring that
children of compulsory school age are receiving a suitable
education.
All schools in Sefton have an allocated Education Welfare
Officer. He/she will visit schools on a regular basis. Registers
are inspected and meetings are held with relevant school staff to
discuss children and young people who may be experiencing
difficulties in attending school. If the school’s efforts are
failing to secure regular attendance, the school will request
support from the Attendance & Welfare Service.
The Education Welfare Officer will liaise between home and
school to find a solution to improve the child’s attendance. The
Education Welfare Officer will engage other agencies where
appropriate. These may include Social Care, Young Carers,
Connexions, the police, Probation, youth Offending Team and the
services in the Voluntary Sector.
The Service can offer support and advice to children, schools
and families on a full range of subjects, which may impact upon
educational progress. View the services provided by us:
If you need advice or support or want to ask a question please
contact the Attendance and Welfare Service.
Last Updated on 9/21/2011