The Virtual School.......
- Has a statutory responsibility to ensure the quality of PEPs and oversee the spending of Pupil Premium Plus funds (PP+).
- The VS will quality assure the PEPs before the PP+ funds are given to schools.
- PEP Coordinators will monitor the progress of Children We Look After and work together to ensure that PEPs are fit for purpose reflecting young person's needs.
- The Virtual School Head shares with the VS Team the progress of the Children We Look After and the quality of their PEPs
A virtual school is an organisation that supports the education of children and young people in care. Virtual schools work with schools, social care, and other agencies to improve the educational outcomes of children in care.
How does a virtual school work?
- Identifies school places: Virtual schools help identify and access school places for children in care.
- Promotes high expectations: Virtual schools promote the importance of high quality education for children in care.
- Works with other agencies: Virtual schools work closely with schools, social care, and other agencies involved with children in care.
- Coordinates services: Virtual schools coordinate educational services for children in care.
- Tracks progress: Virtual schools monitor the progress and achievement of children in care.
- Provides support: Virtual schools offer guidance, advice, and support to schools, social workers, and carers.
- Manages funding: Virtual schools manage funding for children in care, such as the pupil premium.
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