We have produced 12 factsheets for parents/carers
and pupils which will help answer some of your questions about our
service.
These are downloadable in PDF format (which you can read using
Adobe Acrobat Reader which you
can download free of charge from the
Adobe website) and can be
accessed via the links below:
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School Attendance Matters
Factsheet is about why it is important for
your child to attend school, how you can support your child's
attendance, and a summary of the relevant law
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Information for Parents Factsheet is
about what you can expect when an Education Welfare Officer
Contacts you
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Information for Pupils Factsheet is
about what you can expect when an Education Welfare Officer
contacts your parents
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School Exclusions Factsheet is
about what you can do if your child is excluded from
school
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What Can I Do if My Child is Being Bullied at
School? Factsheet is about the help
that is available if your child is being bullied at
school
- Education Supervision Order factsheet describes what
an Education Supervision Order is, and how the Education Welfare
Service uses the ESO to work with you and other agencies to return
your child to regular school attendance
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Child Employment Information for
Parents gives information on what types of
employment your child can do, how many hours a week they can
work, and how to obtain a licence
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So You Want a Part Time Job? Your Questions
Answered tells you what types of job you can have and
how many hours a week you can work
- Children in Entertainment
Factsheet tells you how to get the
appropriate licences, chaperones, etc., for your child.
These are a legal requirement to protect your child from
exploitation.
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Holidays in Term Time Factsheet is
about the effects of taking your child on holiday during
term time, why a Headteacher may refuse permission, and the
exceptions that may be made
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Information Concerning Issue of a Penalty Notice
Factsheet is about what to do if you
have received a Penalty Notice resulting from your child's
non/poor attendance at school
Factsheets are also available in hard copy as three-fold
leaflets by contacting our Education Welfare
Service.