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Written question asked by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 February 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 February 2006. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Thursday, 16 February 2006 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.


Bullying

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what role school welfare officers play in preventing bullying and truancy in and from schools in Lancashire; and if she will make a statement.
Answer

Education welfare officers help to identify the causes of poor attendance, such as bullying where that is a factor, and work with both schools and families to resolve attendance issues, arranging home visits where necessary.In addition education welfare officers in Lancashire participate in regular truancy sweeps organised by the local authority and police.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
442 c2253-4W;442 c2253-4W; 51404
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Bullying Schools Truancy Lancashire
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk