• Works with children and their families to help ensure that all children of compulsory school age receive an education. 
• Works with other agencies to support families. 
• Works with schools to improve attendance and reduce persistent absence. 

We are also responsible for: 

• Children who are educated at home. 
• Children missing from education. 
• Issuing work permits for school age children (see Child Employment). 
• Issuing performance licences for children (see Children in Entertainment) 
• Issuing licences for chaperones to children in entertainment. 

Contact Details 

Name:  Gill Sapuppo 
Telephone: 020 8545 4021
Email: education.welfare@merton.gov.uk