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ECLAS works in school and out of school to support children looked after, raise achievement, promote attendance and lower exclusions. The multi-professional team consists of teachers, learning mentors and a Connexions personal advisor and works with a wide range of other support staff within a ‘virtual school’ model. ECLAS offers teaching support to individual children and young people and plays an important role in raising the profile of this group with all other agencies.
How does ECLAS work?
All children looked after must have a PEP. ECLAS team members attend some of these and academic assessments are carried out of primary pupils where this is identified as a priority. Direct teaching support, in liaison with class teachers, is provided where appropriate.
Secondary age pupils in Bristol and ex-Avon schools are monitored through a system of Area Secondary Lead Officers (ASLOs) and again direct teaching support is provided where it is felt this would be of benefit. More information on the role of the ASLO and the names of team members and their schools can be found with the ECLAS Team list.
The progress of children and young people placed outside of Bristol is also monitored and supported.
Contact:
Pauline Cole, Achievement Co-ordinator
Education of Children Looked After Service
1b Amercombe Walk
Stockwood
Bristol
BS14 8AN
Tel: 0117 37 73056
Fax: 0117 37 73061
Email: pauline.cole@bristol.gov.uk