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Call for NAVSH Trustees!
Our treasurer, immediate past chair, secretary and current chair share their thoughts on the benefits of becoming a trustee of NAVSH. The year on year success of the board and the future partnerships we can use to promote our aims depend on colleagues being willing to step forward. In whatever capacity, you will have the…
Postgraduate Study in Professional Practice
THE EDUCATION OF CARE EXPERIENCED CHILDREN 2022-2023 Stand-alone online Master’s level module [EDU7113-30 Independent Study] 30 credits can count towards the full MA Professional Practice course. Credits are accepted in line with Bath Spa University’s APL policy which is currently within 5 years of completion. Flexible part-time programme for busy professionals interested in the education of care…
Diagnostic Managers needed for NAVSH Peer Review
Each NAVSH Virtual School Peer Review team is led by a Diagnostic Manager. The team comprises of a Lead Peer, usually a current Assistant Director and two current Virtual School Heads, making a total team of four. With such a small team it is essential the Diagnostic Manager has a specialist knowledge and understanding of…
Supporting the education and well-being of children who are looked-after: what is the role of the virtual school?
The Children and Families Act (2014) placed a statutory responsibility on local authorities in the UK to establish a virtual school headteacher with the role of championing the education of all children looked-after within that authority. The current research was designed to illuminate how virtual schools are currently supporting educational outcomes for children looked-after, not…
Develop and pilot a programme to support new VSHs
We are proud to be ambitious for our looked after and previously looked after children but in order to deliver on some of our work streams we are seeking the help of others who have a good understanding of the role of VSHs and the needs of care experienced children. If you would like more…
Webinar Programme
These webinars are open to anyone interested in the education of care experienced children. Places are limited so early registration is strongly advised. Monday January 28th 2019 4.00-5.00pm Using Pupil Premium Plus for enhanced CAMHS support: Patrick Ward, Virtual School Head for Lewisham Patrick will explain how Lewisham’s Virtual School has used Pupil Premium Plus to…
