Sandwell Virtual School (LACE) supporting Looked After Children

Supporting Looked After Children in Education (LACE)

All parents want their children to have the best start in life and to reach their full potential. Sandwell Council has corporate parenting responsibility for looked after children and, like all parents, valuing and supporting children's education is one of the most important contributions the council can make to their lives.

What is the virtual school?

The virtual school provides access to a multidisciplinary team through strong links with the many individuals, teams, schools and agencies that are involved in supporting the education of looked after children. From September 2018 the VSH has an additional role to offer advice and guidance to previously looked after children and young people.

The team consists of a head teacher, Operations Manager, Advisory Teacher, four Engagement and Education Officers and an Administrator.

The service is managed by Learning Services.

Who is the virtual school For?

The Virtual School provides advice, guidance and support to children who are looked after by Sandwell Council and wherever they are placed.

The virtual school does not replace the school or educational provision of a looked after child - it is an additional resource which exists to support and challenge all those involved in the education of looked after children.

The virtual school is involved in or promotes various initiatives to support the educational achievement of looked after children. These include:

    • Out of school clubs and activities
    • The Boarding School Pathfinder Programme
    • Pupil Premium funded initiatives
    • Training and advice for schools, council staff and carers

    Who to contact

    Telephone
    0121 569 2770 0121 569 2770
    E-mail
    LACE_Team@sandwell.gov.uk
    Website
    Sandwell Virtual School
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    Where to go

    Address
    The Hollies
    Coopers Lane
    Smethwick
    Postcode

    B67 7DW

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    family_information@sandwell.gov.uk
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