Schools Information Booklet - Torfaen County Borough Council

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Inclusion Service
This service promotes inclusion and supports school effectiveness so that all
Torfaen pupils, irrespective of their individual backgrounds, circumstances or
difficulties are able to derive the maximum benefit from their learning. This service
is led by Tracy Tucker, Additional Learning Needs Manager who can be contacted
on 01495 766998.
Below is a list of designated Inclusion Officers and Education Welfare Officers for
the schools and their contact numbers. Please feel free to contact the officers for
advice and support.
• Abersychan School Cluster
Debra Roberts Inclusion Officer Telephone:- 01495 766917
Cath Edwards Education Welfare Officer Telephone: - 01495 766993
• Croesyceiliog School Cluster
Alison Jones Inclusion Officer Telephone:- 01495 766973
Graham Garland Education Welfare Officer Telephone: - 01495 766994
(Croesyceiliog Cluster)
• Fairwater School Cluster
Sahdia Afzal Inclusion Officer Telephone:- 01495 766971
Kate Turley Education Welfare Officer Telephone:- 01495 766966
• Llantarnam School Cluster
Sahdia Afzal Inclusion Officer Telephone:- 01495 766971
Dave Morgan Education Welfare Officer Telephone:- 01495 762113
• St Albans School Cluster/Ysgol Gwfun Gwynllyw
Kath Hemmings Inclusion Officer Telephone:- 01495 766970
Hannah Kethro-Moore Education Welfare Officer Telephone:- 01495 766992
• Ysgol Gyfun Gwyniiyw
Alison Jones Telephone:- 01495 766973
Hannah Kethro-Moore Education Welfare Officer Telephone:- 01495 766992
• West Monmouth School Cluster
Deb Roberts Inclusion Officer Telephone:- 01495 766917
Vicky Clode Senior Education Welfare Officer Telephone:- 01495 766965
• Crownbridge School
Donna Lewis Inclusion Officer Telephone:- 01495 766974
Dave Morgan Education Welfare Officer Telephone:- 01495 762113
• Caerleon Area
Alan Rogers Education Welfare Officer Telephone:- 01633 420106
What do Education Welfare Officers do?
• Offer a free independent advice service to parents, children and young people
in liaison with inclusion officers
• Work with Torfaen schools to support pupils and ensure that they are receiving
a suitable education given their age, ability, aptitude and any special
educational needs
• Work with the business community and others to advise and regulate on the
employment of children
How do Education Welfare Officers work?
• Schools can request the officer to make a home visit or to see a child in school
• Children can discuss problems with their Education Welfare Officer
• Parents can request an officer’s help, advice or support
• Education Welfare Officers may also be responsible for legal action where
parents fail to carry out their legal responsibility to ensure their child’s regular
attendance at school. (Education Act 1996)
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