Education Welfare Officer

The Education Welfare Officer advises families about assistance with school meals and clothing grants for needy families and will receive applications. She will also tell you what benefits are available if your child wishes to continue in education after 16.

She may be asked by the school to visit you if there are attendance or other problems concerning your child in school.

The Welfare Officer will be happy to discuss any problems you have regarding your children and assist with referrals to other agencies.

If your child is unable to attend school for a long time because of illness or accident your E.W.O. will investigate the possibility of alternative educational arrangements.

You can contact your Welfare Officer either through the Headteacher or at her contact point through the Education Department.