The Looked After Children’s Education Team is a service which aims to promote the educational attainment of children who are in the care of the London Borough of Hounslow.
The team are based within the Lifelong Learning department, but work closely with colleagues in the Social Services Department who have responsibility for young people’s social care, health and well being.
The Service is jointly funded and is managed by the Head of Inclusion (Lifelong Learning) and the Service Manager, Policy and Organisational Development (Social Services).
The LAC Education Team work across borough boundaries and are responsible for ensuring that Hounslow’s Looked After Children have a school place, wherever they are resident, and for monitoring their attendance and educational progress.
They also provide advice and support to Foster Carers and Residential Social Workers on how best to support and assist Looked After Children’s educational development.
The LAC Education Team consists of:
Manager: Patricia Redhead - Tel 0208 583 3060
Education Caseworker: Sue Thompson - Tel 0208 583 4645
Carers Support Worker: Louise Masters - Tel 0208 583 2787
Administrative Support - Tel 0208 583 2754
The Team also has dedicated support from an Educational Psychologist and an Education Welfare Officer.