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Education Welfare Service
Portsmouth Education Welfare Service works with schools, parents/carers, pupils and other agencies in an effort to reduce unnecessary absences from school.The majority of pupils attend school regularly and enjoy it. However, some pupils do have attendance difficulties for many different reasons. Parents/carers may be aware of this, but not know who to contact for help or advice.
It is always best to talk to the school first, as good communication between parents/carers and schools will help prevent further problems arising. Early identification of attendance problems can be crucial to ensuring future good attendance.
You can also ring the Education Welfare Service to discuss any concerns you may have about your child's attendance at school, including any problems they may be experiencing.
The Role of an Education Welfare Officer- To monitor school attendance.
- To provide a link between school, parents/carers and pupils where necessary.
- To develop supportive relationships with parents/carers, schools and pupils.
- To offer advice on various issues ie bullying.
- To consult and work with other agencies to support parents/carers and pupils where expertise in a given area of need is necessary.
- To take legal action against parents if their child is not accessing an education.
Education Welfare Service
The Dame Judith Professional Centre
Sundridge Close
Cosham
Portsmouth
PO6 3JL
Tel: (023) 92201118
If you are having problems with your child's school attendance, or you are a young person having problems attending school which you would like some help or advice on, you can contact the following people:
| Secondary Schools | Telephone | Contact Name |
|---|---|---|
| Priory | (023) 92819115 | Bev Hammond |
| Springfield | (023) 92379119 | Glyn Noice |
| Admiral Lord Nelson | (023) 92364536 | Sue Brown |
| City of Portsmouth Girls' | (023) 92812822 | Sharon Coles |
| Miltoncross | (023) 92738022 | Lisa Dalglish |
| Mayfield | (023) 92693432 | Tracy Houghton |
| St Luke's | (023) 92824204 | Ann Harding |
| St Edmund's | (023) 92823766 | Maxine Prior |
| City of Portsmouth Boys' | (023) 92693521 | Glyn Noice |
| King Richard | (023) 92370321 | Karen Hobbs |
Primary & Special Schools
Please contact the Education Welfare Service on (023) 9220 1118 to find the name of the Education Welfare Office for a particular Primary School and the Special Schools.
Child Employment Enquiries
The Child Employment Officer is responsible for the regulation and licensing of children below school leaving age engaged in part-time work: TV, film work, stage performances, modelling/photographic work.
For information and application forms please contact:
Telephone: (023) 92201118 Email: mike.harding@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
