The Education Welfare Service offers advice and guidance to primary and secondary schools and families across Pembrokeshire for pupils who do not attend school on a regular basis and a child's level of absence reaches over 15%.
The service comprises of an Education Welfare Officer (EWO) within each cluster of schools. Support is provided to improve school attendance in order for children to reach their best potential and support families where needed.
The EWO provide practical support to improve school attendance rates; reduce unauthorised absences; and to assist schools in the management of vulnerable children and young people.
The Education Welfare Officers can be accessed via the school or the Education Service at County Hall.
For further information please contact:
Kelly Hamid
Education Welfare Manager
County Hall
Haverfordwest
SA61 1TP
Email: kelly.hamid@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Tel: 01437 774658
Headteacher Sian Williams
