Education of Children 'Looked After'

Most looked after children are in mainstream schools and doing fine. All children have a Personal Education Plan (PEP) and the planning process is where any issues can be addressed by teachers, carers and Social Workers. If there are any more complex problems, the people below will be able to help.

Local authority development work for looked after children is led and co-ordinated by the Education of Children in Care Service.   This service has a remit to raise the attainment and attendance of children in care.

The Education Welfare Service is concerned with the attendance of looked after children. Education Welfare Officers (EWOs) work closely with schools, families and students, placing a high priority on partnership and joint working in order to foster positive relationships, and identify and assist children with school related problems including truancy.

Read more information about the Education Welfare Service.

The Learning Support Team aims to enhance the educational opportunities of children and young people who are experiencing learning difficulties. They also offer flexible specialist support to pupils and schools.

Read more information about the Learning Support Team

Step Up is a Children & Young People's Service initiative to raise the educational achievement of looked after children in Key Stage 2 in Leicestershire primary schools. They provide support through teaching and assisting children to catch up with school work, homework and offer advice and support.

Read more information about the Step Up Initiative

Social Workers can refer complex education situations for advice and support to the PLACE Panel. PLACE also holds a small budget for use when no other resources can be identified.

If young person is not happy with the education service they are getting they can contact the Children's Rights Service or ask you to do it on their behalf. Support and advice is available to make formal complaints.

Read more information about the Children's Rights Service

The Parent Partnership Service give advice and guidance on a whole range of school issues including SEN, exclusions, bullying and making complaints.

Personal advisers at Connexions give advice and support to young people aged 13-19 on a range of issues including education, training, careers, jobs, health, money, drugs, relationships, benefits, housing and the law.

Go to the Connexions website.