The Virtual School
The Virtual School is part of Rotherham Council, and they will support you while you are in primary and secondary education and their role is to:
- Monitor and promote the educational progress and achievement of Children in Care and Care Leavers
- Ensure that Personal Education Plans are current, relevant and effective.
- Promote and monitor the use of the Pupil Premium Grant
- Support schools and designated teachers to develop effective strategies and support for Children in Care.
- Provide advice and guidance for social workers and carers on issues relating to the education of Children in Care.
- Develop and implement programmes and activities to support the education and learning of Children in Care.
- Provide information, advice and guidance to Children in Care and Care Leavers about education, employment and training.
- Ensure the educational achievement of Children in Care is seen as a priority by everyone who has responsibilities for promoting their welfare.
- Be a source of advice and information to help parents of previously Looked After Children to advocate for them as effectively as possible. The Virtual School is not acting as part of the corporate parent role in these circumstances but is there to promote the educational achievement of these children through the provision of advice and information to relevant parties.
The Virtual School will come to your Personal Education Plan meetings, and our secondary advocate also runs a fortnightly drop in at The Journey where you can talk about your plans and get support.
