The Education Welfare Service which comprises of a team of highly skilled officers in a variety of roles. The whole team work alongside several different professionals, schools, and families to support with elements of school attendance. They track Children Missing Education, have responsibility for supporting the Elective Home Educated community and assessing suitability of education, supporting with Emotional Based School Avoidance, and improving school attendance. In addition, Child Employment and Entertainment Licencing is another element of the team. EWS also carry out the legal duties in respect of school non-attendance.
Education Welfare Lead – Katy Daly katy.daly@bracknell-forst.gov.uk