Education welfare service

Learn more about the education welfare service and what they do with schools and academies to provide support to children, young people and their families in connection with school attendance and accessing education.

In Wakefield, we want the best for our children and young people, no matter their background. By working together, we can make sure that they are happy, healthy and safe.

Learn more about elective home education and see our guide to parents who have selected to educate their children at home.

Find out more about children in entertainment and the legal statuary requirements issued from the government.

Learn about child employment regulations, school term holidays, what are the responsibilities of parents and of employers.

See our guidance on children missing in education and who you can contact regarding any concerns you may have.

Giving students the chance to express what they love about where they learn through drawing or writing.