Education Inclusion Service (EIS)
The Education Inclusion Service (EIS) is run from the local offices in Winchester, Fleet and Havant. There are three Inclusion Managers:
- Colin Diaper (01962 876263) - Winchester, New Forest and Test Valley districts
- David Retter (023 9244 1507) - Havant, Fareham and Gosport districts, plus Petersfield and Horndean
- Stephen Mellor (01252 814798) - Basingstoke and Deane, Rushmoor and Hart districts, plus Alton and surrounding areas
The Service provides support and high quality learning experiences for those pupils unable to attend school because of medical reasons, emotional vulnerability or as a result of exclusion. At present the Service also provides education for all pupils permanently excluded from school after the fifth day of exclusion.
The majority of pupils receiving support from the EIS will receive 20-25 hours' tuition per week in one of our Education Centres. Pupils who are unable to attend an Education Centre will normally receive a minimum of 5 hours per week of home or community-based tuition.
EIS staff work to reduce exclusions from schools and to provide a variety of learning packages of education for those pupils who are out of school.
EIS staff work directly with schools to promote positive behaviour for pupils at risk of exclusion and in supporting the effective reintegration of pupils. They also provide headteachers, teachers, governors and parents with effective advice and guidance on relevant legal, policy and operational matters as well as linking with a wide range of agencies to promote joint intervention and support for disaffected pupils.
The EIS manages an e-learning platform - Place2Learn - available to those pupils who might benefit from learning online through e-lessons.
The EIS is involved in developing effective policies, procedures, professional and operational networks to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of the service to schools, pupils, parents and carers.
The three Inclusion Managers have responsibility for the County Council's statutory duties relating to parents who elect to educate their children at home.