SSE Whole Service Conference 7th January 2011 www.thegrid.org.uk/virtualschool

How do we measure success? The journey of a child “I want to go to University,…into business. I don’t know really…Prime Minister! I just want a good job, good money…a good life really…” Courtney 16 Thank you. Throughout my entire school life, you have always been there to help. Your commitment and belief in me has proved in my GCSE’s – 5 B’s, 6 C’s and one E. Say no more! Thank you for everything” Kadeem 16

The roles within the team ARC (Adolescent Resource Centre) Residential Children’s Homes Asylum Seeking Minors Young people in and out of county After school, weekends and holiday provision Post 16

Raising achievement KS 4 5A*-C inc. English and mathematics )

Achievements for the first term of the Virtual School Educational Lead in post since September Data Improvements Personal Education Plan revised and improved Quality Assurance processes currently being developed Outcome from the recent Ofsted inspection of Safeguarding and Looked After Children’s Services

1 What the Ofsted report said about the quality of work with schools.. The impact of service on enabling looked after children and young people to enjoy and achieve is good The role of the Virtual School is highly valued by schools Schools value: the quality of partnership working, the timeliness of interventions and the challenge and support provided to them and CLA Advisory Teachers effective in supporting schools to track progress and meet needs Effective deployment of Education Support Workers in schools

2 What Ofsted said about the benefit to children and young people…… 91% of CLA surveyed said they get appropriate help and support to succeed Robust support for children out of county Educational attainment has continued to improve – with outcomes supported by one to one tuition PEA is used to increasingly good effect to help with education and personal development

3 What Ofsted said about future development…… That we recognise the need that to improve services and outcomes for these children The Virtual School is now in the correct portfolio - SSE Significant improvement in participation in ETE Effective academic support for care leavers in higher education by designated worker Strong culture of celebrating the achievements of CLA

Key Priorities for Spring 2011 Launch and embed the New PEP Share access to the new Virtual School Data Base Improve focus on achievement Develop the role of Designated Teachers AM (11.50 – 11.55) Am emphasis on HOW we are now doing this.

Key Priority for 2011 The new PEP Improved focus on educational attainment, Improved involvement of the young person

The White Paper “Local authorities will continue both to challenge schools which are causing concern and to focus on issues needing attention which cut across more than one school.” Para 5.37 “…… will continue to act as the corporate parent for Looked After Children – with a key role in improving their educational attainment.” Para 5.41 The Importance of Teaching; The Schools White Paper 2010

Case study – for your discussion The case study on your table is drawn from an actual case of a child looked after today. Discuss the questions with colleagues on your table. Be prepared to give feedback from each table.

Danny Kerr Social worker, colleague, care leaver

thank you

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