Collection of useful links to guidance and resources.

A variety of different activities and events available to those within the Virtual School.

In the Worcestershire Virtual School team there are two people supporting children looked after within the early years' foundation stage.

Mental health conditions can show their first signs in childhood and there are ways to support children and young people with their mental health.

 A personal education plan is an evolving record of what needs to happen for children looked after to enable them to make at least expected progress and fulfil their potential.

The Virtual School team there are two learning advocates supporting young people who are post 16 children looked after.

A previously looked after child potentially remains vulnerable and all staff should have the skills, knowledge and understanding to keep previously looked after children safe.

The Department for Education has published a list of resources dedicated to children's mental health and well-being.

Information for a child or young person that has a Special Educational Need and/or Disability.

Looking after a fostered child is a complex and challenging role, here you will find some useful resources to help you.

The Virtual School Head’s role has been extended to include the strategic leadership of promoting the education outcomes of all children and young people with a social worker, this section explains what is involved.

We offer a wide range of training and information sharing events which focus on the specific needs of looked after children.

Download the Virtual School safeguarding policies and principles. 

From September 2024 Worcestershire Virtual school will provide advice and information to all kinship carers with special guardianship and child arrangements orders as part of their non-statutory role.

As an authority, we recognise the need to support our UASC living in and outside of Worcestershire.