Education Effectiveness Team (EET)
The Education Effectiveness Team works in partnership with schools, families and professionals to help ensure that every child and young person in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole can access education, thrive in learning and achieve their potential.
Our specialist services support children and young people through a range of educational pathways and circumstances, including:
- Children Missing Education (CME)
- Elective Home Education (EHE)
- Reintegration and Inclusion Support (RIO)
- Child Performance and Employment Licensing (CEPL)

Education engagement and inclusion services
Our teams are committed to promoting educational engagement, safeguarding and positive outcomes for all.
This includes:
- identifying and supporting children who are not currently in education
- working with families who choose to educate their children at home
- helping pupils successfully return to school following periods of absence
- ensuring children are safely supported in employment and performance activities
Explore the information below to learn more about each service and how we can support children, families and schools across BCP.
Working with schools, families and partners to identify children missing education and help them access the support they need.
Explore guidance on elective home education, including parental responsibilities, support available and links to useful resources.
Expert support to help children and young people successfully return to education, building confidence, attendance and positive outcomes.
Find guidance on child performance and employment licensing, helping ensure children taking part in work or performances are safe and supported.