Virtual School for children in care

Personal educational plans (PEP) are part the overall care plan for all looked after children and is initiated by the social worker.

The virtual school are a team of people who work with the child's school, social worker, carer, and other professionals helping young people in care reach their full potential and help improve life chances.

The role of the Virtual School in supporting children looked after (CLA), previously looked-after children, children with a social worker, and the professionals who work with them.

How virtual schools work, who to contact, online learning and resources and how to book an appointment with us.

Information on educational stability and permanency planning, Personal Education Plans and understanding SEND and social care’s roles in Virtual Schools.

The work of the designated teacher in Virtual Schools.

How personal advisers (PA) can support you to apply for college, training and employment if you're a young person not in education, employment and training (NEET).

For looked after children in Luton who are of school age and require a place at an education provision, the virtual school assists social workers with securing a suitable place.

Pre-adoptive placement and adoption, child arrangement orders, special guardianship order, the duties of schools and local authorities.