Education of Children in Care

Raising the attendance and attainment of Leicestershire Children in Care

Who are we?

The Education of Children in Care Service is a multi disciplinary service, including:

A remit to raise the attainment and attendance of children in care.
Supporting schools and the Designated Teacher to ensure that children in care have the opportunity to achieve their educational potential.
Co-ordinate accurate data (a virtual school) of Leicestershire children.
Use this data to inform the work of the service
Direct teaching - including behaviour and attainment in a variety of settings including schools and childrens' homes
Training, including Teachers, Governors, Foster Carers, Social Workers
Coaching
PEP and ROA meetings
Transition Meetings
Accessing alternative provision
Direct intervention to support attendance
A range of initiatives, including youth work, to re-engage young people in the education process
Facilitate learning support for schools
Accessing additional support to raise attainment
Support transition between schools
Homework support
Letterbox club

A member of staff responsible for an area of schools - co-ordinating a range of available support.
Staff will liaise closely with DT's and SW's in their area.
Accessible and able to respond quickly.
Staff have an in-depth knowledge of the needs of the children in care in their area.
Using data to effectively target support.
Regular liaison with Childrens Homes.
Support for foster carers.
Close liaison with other agencies including
- Corporate Parenting
- CAMIS
- SENA
- Connexions
- Youth Service
- Youth Offending
- Social Workers
- School Improvement

If you have any concerns about any aspect of education for children in care in Leicestershire, please Contact us