Elective Home Education Officer

Good Afternoon, I am currently representing Brent Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate £ which is negotiable dependent upon experience We are looking for a Elective Home Education Officer this role will be: HA9 0FJ -Hybrid The right candidate will:

• To provide leadership and high-quality advice in the area of Elective Home Education for the School Attendance Service, Inclusion and Children, Young People & Community Development and ensure that all children of compulsory school age in the Local Authority receive education suitable to their age, aptitude and ability, either at school or otherwise.
• To develop excellent working relationships with headteachers, within schools in relation to EHE and to monitor reason why parents choose to home educate and advise schools on correct procedures
• Work closely and lead on cases with schools, Admissions, Inclusion, Family Solutions, Social Care and the BSAS Children Missing Education Officer if there are concerns about the education or welfare of a child or when unsatisfactory or no information is provided about home education arrangements.
• To be an authorised officer of Brent’s School Attendance Service who is empowered to investigate breaches under the Education Act 1996 and to issue Penalty Notices or bring legal proceedings against parents when they are failing to provide an education for their children.
• To serve a notice on parents under section 437 of the Education Act 1996 when a child is not receiving a suitable education, either by regular attendance at school or otherwise.
• To serve parents with a school attendance order, requiring a child to become a registered pupil at a school named in the order.
• To prepare detailed evidence outlining the case for prosecution and provide a case file including a section 9 witness statement to Brent’s Legal Services, in preparation for a breach of a School Attendance Orders (SAO) under section 443 of the Education Act 1996.

We require the following:

• Previous experience within an Education Welfare/ Child Employment setting.
• Experience of managing the competing demands of a wide and varied caseload.
• Experienced in the use of MS office applications and keeping database records.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed) If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee. IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE. Look forward to speaking with you soon