Virtual school for looked after and previously looked after children
Our virtual school for looked after and previously looked after children is part of the Education Vulnerable Groups Achievement and Access Service (EVGAAS). The team is based at the Professional Development Centre in Norwich.
The role of the virtual school is to promote the education of all Norfolk’s looked after children and young people, wherever they may be placed. The team is the statutory lead (Children and Families Act 2014) and will support and challenge:
Schools
The local authority
Other relevant partners
This ensures that looked after children and young people have the best possible education and outcomes.
What does the virtual school team do?
Provide advice, guidance and support to schools, professional colleagues, foster carers and children
Administer the Pupil Premium Plus
Ensure that all children have an effective high quality Personal Education Plan (PEP). They also link the allocation of Pupil Premium monies to PEP targets effectively
Monitor attendance, and track progress data and attainment for all Norfolk looked after children
Provide training for schools, foster carers and professional colleagues
Identify and pilot interventions and resources to improve learning
Provide out-of-school activities to support learning