Factsheets

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:     

• 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
  
• Information for Parents Factsheet is about what you can expect when an Education Welfare Officer Contacts you
  
• Information for Pupils Factsheet is about what you can expect when an Education Welfare Officer contacts your parents
  
• School Exclusions Factsheet  is about what you can do if your child is excluded from school
  
• 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
  
• 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
  
• 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.
  
• 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
  
• 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.