Education welfare officer
A local authority worker who supports families and schools to improve pupils' attendance.
- Also called
- EWO
- Used in
- All four UK nations (details may differ)
- Topic
- School roles
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Related terms
- Persistent absence (PA) England Wales
- In England, missing 10% or more of possible school sessions.
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