We have corporate parenting responsibility for 'looked after children' (CLA) and, like all parents, valuing and supporting children's education is one of the most important contributions we can make to their lives.
We want to help them maximise their access to good quality education and have the chance to achieve their full potential.
We will ensure that children and young people in care will:
The Virtual School provides support to children who are looked after by Dudley Council.
It is an additional resource to support and challenge all those involved in the education of CLA.
We expect that every child in care will:
have a current Personal Education Plan;
attend a full time educational placement;
achieve their potential.
For a looked after child, school can often be the only constant in their life. Research shows that pupils who attend school regularly achieve higher grades than those who do not.
We are committed to every Looked After Child receiving a full time education appropriate to their needs.
Our Inclusion, Welfare and Education Officer:
Find out more on Absence and Attendance.
We have a dedicated website to help children in care get the best out of their education.
This web site has lots of information that looked after children would find useful to support their education.
Download blank PEP forms (16+ and Uni PEP Only),
Pupil Premium for Looked After Children
Access online resources which can help you support looked after children's education
We have a number of guidance documents available for further information:
Dudley Virtual School
Ward House,
Himley Park,
Himley,
Dudley,
DY3 4DF
Telephone: 01384 813493