Education welfare service

We are a specialist team of Education Welfare officers (EWOs) who are qualified and experienced in working with schools to develop systems, procedures and interventions, working in partnership with organisations to improve attendance and reduce persistent absence.

We fulfil both statutory and non-statutory functions in relation to compulsory school-aged children and young people.

We advise schools, academies, and other education providers, as well as parents and carers, other professionals and employers on legislation related to education welfare, and support them in fulfilling their legal responsibilities. 

Find out more about our service below or contact us online.

Feedback about our service

  • I want to thank you for never giving up on me'. I'm now working and helping young people who, like me, didn't attend school for one reason or another.
    Former pupil
  • We had a very good OFSTED outcome and our education welfare officer was fabulous with his support for Angie and the school. His work with our team has had real impact and we are thrilled with the service.
    Barnsley school
  • You and your staff are a credit to BMBC and should be proud of your contribution to the lives and welfare of the young people you work with.
    Councillor
  • The education welfare officer working with the youth offending team has helped me get my son back on track with his school work. She's helped him get back into education and listened to his problems.
    Barnsley parent