Service Description: This Service is responsible for fulfilling statutory responsibilities of the Local Authority in respect of school enrolment, attendance, exclusions and juvenile employment. The Education Welfare Officers can be contacted on 814370 or Duty Mobile Number 07976 009494 or [email protected]
Also known as:- Attendance, Bullying, Chaperone, Child Employment, Employing Children under 16, Exclusions, Performance Licences, Truancy
Answer: If the local authority seeks an Education Supervision Order this will be heard in the Family Court. This Order gives the local authority power to give reasonable direction to pupil/parent and school. Prosecution in the Magistrates Court can result in a fine of up to £1000 (£2500 for an aggravated offence and/or imprisonment) and/or a Parenting Order. - Related Link