Tools for Schools
The Virtual School for Care Experienced Children provides advice and support to those children looked after. They also support the adults working with those children. In particular, the team supports Social Workers, Carers and Designated Teachers for Children Looked After. They support them to plan for good educational outcomes.
The Virtual School also offer advice and information on the education of previously looked after children.
Key contacts
Tina Marshall : Virtual School Coordinator
Sarah Clark: Head of Virtual School
For pre-school and primary school children who are now adopted or subject to Special Guardianship or Child Arrangements Orders. Support is provided for school staff regarding referred children who are having difficulties settling to learn, using trauma sensitive approaches.
Key contact:
Pam Barnes: Advisory Teacher