About the virtual school

Milton Keynes virtual school works with children from 2-18 who are in the care of Milton Keynes. Many of these children will have experienced distress, loss and trauma which may have an effect on their development and education.

The virtual school also offers support and advice to parents, schools and social workers working with children who are previously looked after and those who have a social worker.

The school is 'virtual' because children and young people do not actually attend. They remain the responsibility of the school at which they are enrolled.

Specifically we are here to:

  • Promote the educational achievement of children and young people who are looked after, previously looked after children and those who have social care involvement.
     
  • Raise attainment for the children and young people that are looked after by Milton Keynes.
     
  • Advise and guide the professionals working with looked after children, previously looked after children and those children with a social worker.
     
  • Support schools to develop programmes and systems which will ensure the gap is narrowed between the looked after children and all children.
     
  • Train professionals working with children that come under the remit of the Virtual School.
     
  • Champion the educational needs of all children with partner agencies who are involved with those children who are looked after, previously looked after or have social care involvement.

The virtual school team

The virtual school has a dedicated team of professionals who work closely with everyone involved with the education of children who are looked after, previously looked after and those who have social care involvement.

Virtual School Duty Line – 01908 254779 – 9am to 3pm weekdays