All Children In Care (CiC), from pre-school age to age 18 years old, must have a care plan, of which the PEP is an integral part. The PEP is an evolving record, which documents what needs to happen for looked-after children to enable them to make at least expected progress and fulfil their potential. This document is in a secure online platform called ePEP.
The PEP should reflect the importance of a personalised approach to learning that meets the child’s identified educational needs, raises aspirations and builds life chances. The school, social worker, other professionals and the child’s carers should use the PEP to support achieving those things.
The quality of the PEP is the joint responsibility of the local authority to which the child or young person is in care to and the school. Social workers, carers, Virtual School advisors, designated teachers and, as appropriate, other relevant professionals work closely together to ensure every pep meets the quality assurance criteria.
Please refer to the PEP section of the statutory guidance for more information.
All CiC have termly meetings to discuss the PEP, where a number of areas of the young persons education is discussed:
- Attainment and progress
- Attendance
- Targets are set
- Health and emotional well being
- Young person’s views
- Carer’s views
We expect that every child in care will have a current Personal Education Plan to support their education.
Technical Support
If you are having any technical issues accessing the ePEP platform, please contact support:
- email: virtualschool@dudley.gov.uk
- phone: 01384 813494 or contact ePEP directly.