Virtual School for Children in Care
Education Support for Children in Care
The Virtual School for Children in Care is a statutory requirement under the Children's Act 2004 (Section 52). The Virtual School works closely with:
- schools
- social workers
- foster carers
- children and young people
- adoption services
It aims to:
- re-engage in education
- raise attainment and aspiration.
Our priorities are set out in the Education Strategy:
- Promoting the educational attainment and achievement for all Children in Care
- Education advisers provide direct support to our most vulnerable children and young people
The children's social care offices below are open from:
- 8.45-5.15pm on Mondays-Thursdays
- 8.45-4.45pm on Fridays
When the Social Care offices are closed you can call 01208 251 300 in an emergency only.
General information is also available from our One Stop Shops.
Education Support for Children in Care
The Virtual School for Children in Care is a statutory requirement under the Children's Act 2004 (Section 52). The Virtual School works closely with:
Continue reading- schools
- social workers
- foster carers
- children and young people
- adoption services
It aims to:
- re-engage in education
- raise attainment and aspiration.
Our priorities are set out in the Education Strategy:
- Promoting the educational attainment and achievement for all Children in Care
- Education advisers provide direct support to our most vulnerable children and young people
The children's social care offices below are open from:
- 8.45-5.15pm on Mondays-Thursdays
- 8.45-4.45pm on Fridays
When the Social Care offices are closed you can call 01208 251 300 in an emergency only.
General information is also available from our One Stop Shops.