The Children and Families Act 2014 requires Local Authorities to appoint a Virtual School Head whose purpose is to ensure the Local Authority fulfils its statutory duty to promote the education of Looked After Children.
The Virtual School Head for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) is Beth Stockley, while Rhian Williams is the Virtual School Head for Westminster.
The role of the Virtual School is to:
Monitor and promote the educational progress and achievement of Looked After Children 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 Looked After Children
Provide advice and guidance for social workers and carers on issues relating to the education of Looked After Children
Commission and fund additional resources for Looked After Children to support education
Develop and implement programmes and activities to support the education and learning of Looked After Children
Provide information, advice and guidance to Looked After Children and care leavers about education, employment and training
Who to contact
Contact Name
Beth Stockley (RBKC) or Rhian Williams (Westminster)