What do Virtual School Kent Assistant Heads do?

Within schools, we:

• train, support and advise "designated" teachers to support the educational achievement of looked after children
• run projects to both improve and track the achievement of looked after children
• are involved in reviewing schools' performance on issues relating to looked after children, e.g. attendance.

To make sure help is consistent and integrated, we work with:

• health and social services
• other local authorities.

We provide guidance and training on:

• the education of Looked After Children (e.g.overcoming barriers to educational achievement)
• Personal Education Plans
• the "Working Together" initiative for social services staff and designated teachers.
  If you would like any further information, please contact your local Virtual School Kent Assistant Head or your school.