Changes to the how the Virtual School works as of September 2024
As of September 2024, Virtual School (VS) caseworkers will be working across a range of year groups, from Reception to Year 13, rather than with specific year groups.
Caseworkers will move up through the year groups with the children and this will mean that our children will have one VS case worker for the duration of their time in care. This will enable case workers to provide consistent support for children and young people in care as they transition from one school setting to another.
Additionally, VS case workers will get to know each young person and the professional networks around each child much better and subsequently be better able to pre-empt issues and the individual support that may be required.
Virtual School case workers are available throughout the year to provide advice and support and can be requested to attend Personal Education Plans (PEPs) where necessary.