The Education Welfare Service in Hull plays a key role in supporting children and families to ensure regular school attendance and access to education.
The team consists of -
- a Head of Service
- three Senior Education Welfare Officers
- four Education Welfare Officers
- three Access and Inclusion Officers
- five Education and Inclusion Support Officers
A wealth of experienced professionals who are passionate about supporting children and families. Each member brings a wide range of skills and knowledge, especially in working closely with schools and understanding the laws that help guide and protect your child’s education. We’re here to work with you to make sure every child receives the support they need to attend school regularly and thrive.
The "Working Together to Improve School Attendance" guidance, issued by the Department for Education (DfE), became statutory from 19 August 2024. It sets out clear expectations for schools, academy trusts, governing bodies, and local authorities in England to proactively manage and improve school attendance.
Local authorities must -
- track local attendance data to inform strategic support
- provide a School Attendance Support Team with named contacts for schools
- offer multi-agency support for families
- use legal interventions (for example, penalty notices, attendance contracts) when necessary
Education Welfare main responsibilities -
- Promoting School Attendance
Statutory Duties - Hull City Council’s legal obligations under the Education Act 1996
- Children Missing Education (CME)
- Elective Home Education (EHE)
- Part time timetables
Legal Enforcement supports families through legal frameworks -
- Penalty notices, attendance contracts, school attendance orders, and prosecution when necessary.
- Working Together to Help Children Go to School (Multi-Agency Collaboration)
- Children in Entertainment
- Children in Employment