General Info
Head of Virtual School: Jasmin Howell
Virtual School Telephone: 0115 8764692
Quick Info
Pupil Premium Plus
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Support and Guidance
For further information and guidance on the Virtual School service, please click here.
Previously Looked-After Support
Click here to find out how we support previously looked-after children.
Training
To find out more about the training we offer to professionals working with looked-after children, please click here.
Exclusions, Inclusion and SEND
To find out more about SEND and Inclusion, please click here.
To find out more about Behaviour and Exclusions, please click here.
Virtual School Staff
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Post -16 Support
To find out how we support post-16 students in care, please click here.
CPD Resources for Professionals
We are now making interactive resources available to support new and experienced professionals who work to support the education of children in care. Designated Teachers, Carers, Social Workers and Designated Safeguarding Leads can now access a number of resources to help support you in your roles.
What will you gain?
› Specific insights and strategies on supporting children in care and those children who were previously in care, in need and on a child protection plan.
› Specialised information on attachment theory, trauma, inclusion and more.
› Digital certificates and badges upon completing courses
Please visit the Professionals Information area of this website to find out more and get your login details.
THE VIRTUAL SCHOOL
Our ROLE
Nottingham City Virtual School is a statutory service that supports and monitors the education of children in care and previously looked-after children. Our mission is to champion the educational needs of these children, helping them to achieve the best possible outcomes.
The Virtual School provides advice and support to professionals working with Nottingham City children in care and children who reside in the Nottingham local authority area who have previously been looked-after. We work closely with teachers, school governors, social workers, independent reviewing officers (IROs), parents and carers.
The service monitors the educational provision, attendance, progress and attainment for all Nottingham City looked-after children, irrespective of where they are placed. The Virtual School aims to: promote achievement, raise attainment and ensure equality of opportunity to enhance the life chances of all looked-after children. We play a strategic role in ensuring the corporate parenting responsibilities of the local authority are met, with regard to the education of children in care.
AMBITIOUS
RESILIENT
MOTIVATED
A welcome from our virtual school head
Welcome to our website. My name is Jasmin and I am Head of the Nottingham City Virtual School. I lead a team of professionals who work hard to ensure that all children in care and previously looked-after children receive the best possible support educationally and have access to high quality education provision. Our mission is for all children in care to meet their educational potential and to achieve the best possible outcomes.
I hope you find this website useful and informative. Please get in contact if you require any further support and information.
Calendar
FRIDAY, 24th February 2023
PUPIL PREMIUM PLUS SPRING TERM 2023 APPLICATIONS
Schools can apply for Pupil Premium Plus via the ePEP from 5th January until 24th February 2023 for all support and interventions taking place in the spring term 2023.
Get In Touch
Location: The Virtual School, Nottingham City Council, Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NG
Telephone: 0115 876 4692 / 4694
Email: virtualschool@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
School Hours: M-F: 9am – 5pm