Bi-borough Virtual School for Looked After Children

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 is a Bi-borough post and manages the Virtual School in the two authorities (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea / City of 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