Education Welfare

The above service is provided by the ALN&I Service for Gwynedd and Anglesey LEAs. The authorities considers it an essential support service, not only for pupils and families but also for schools within the counties. 

The main task of the Education Welfare Service (EWS) is to work with parents and children in order to support pupils' regular attendance at school. The EWS works closely with schools and with other statutory and voluntary agencies to promote, encourage and enforce the regular school attendance of children of compulsory school age.

What does the Service provide?

Referrals relating to the following areas are accepted:

• attendance of children at school
• children missing in education
• child employment and permits (including licensing of children to perform)
   

Referrals for Attendance  

By law, all children between the ages of 5 and 16 must receive an education. Once a child is registered at a school, it is the parents' legal duty under the Education Act 1996 is to ensure that the child attends school regularly and punctually. If appropriate steps by the school do not improve attendance or if there is a lack of parental cooperation, then the school should refer to the EWS.

EWS Referral Form - Ffurflen Gyfeirio GLLA

However, children and families can contact the Education Welfare Service for advice and support about difficulties with school attendance on the contact details below.

Referrals for Children Who Are Missing Education

The Education Welfare Service has a statutory duty to try to identify and locate statutory school aged children between 5 and 16 years of age who are missing from education.
Children are missing in education when:

• not on a school register (including independent schools)
• not in alternative provision (EOTAS)
• not known if they are in receipt of a suitable education at home (EHE)
• not known to the Local Authority

Referral from a member of school staff

PCA School Checklist - Rhestr Wirio Ysgol PCA

Referral from a professional

PCA Referral Form Partner Agency - Ffurflen Gyfeirio PCA Asiantaeth Partner

Referral from a Local Authority

Pupil Moving from the Area Enquiry - Ymholiad Symudiad Disgybl o'r Ardal 

If you are a member of the public and are concerned that a child is not receiving an education, please contact us to discuss the case further.

Contact details

• 01286 679 007
• cyfeiriadaullesaddysg@gwynedd.llyw.cymru

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