Attendance Officer

Attendance Officer Working in schools or college under the direction of the Education Support Manager in partnership with schools, settings, parents and the Education Social Worker team to determine appropriate action with regard to non-attendance issues.Attendance Officer To build constructive relationships with parents/carers, exchanging information, facilitating their support for their childs attendance and supporting home to school and community links.Researching new models and methods of improving school attendance and sharing good practice with the ESW team.To complete Attendance Audits in schools analysing their processes and procedures for managing non-attendance in line with the All Wales Attendance Framework. Reporting the findings back to the Education Support Manager.Complete home visits to determine reasons for absence and to assist pupils to settle back into school on return from absence using a number of strategies.Attendance Officer To explain the implications of attendance legislation if relevant. Acting as a mentor and coach to pupils to ensure any anxieties or concerns with regards to attendance are addressed. Assisting pupils to resolve any problems which arise within school or settings that affects school attendance, including making referrals to other services.Facilitating Attendance Improvement Plans with suitable pupils and collating data for an AIP.Liaising with other departments or agencies as required and attending multiagency meetings if ..... full job details .....