Haringey Virtual School for Looked After and previously Looked After children

What is the Virtual School?

The Virtual School is an additional resource which exists to support and challenge all those involved in the education of children in care. It is involved in, or promotes nationally and locally, various initiatives to support the educational achievement of children in care.

The Virtual School is not a teaching tool or environment. It does not replace the school or educational provision of children in care.

All children in the care of Haringey who are of statutory school age and in education post 16, including university, are part of Haringey’s Virtual School.

The Virtual School Team is a small multi-disciplinary team working to raise the educational attainment and attendance of children and young people. It works in close collaboration with colleagues across the authority, and also in partnership with the third sector. It tracks educational progress, while supporting and monitoring work with children and young people in care. It works to help young people achieve their full potential, and offers support and advice to those who care and work with them.

Personal Education Plan

The Personal Education Plan (PEP) is a statutory requirement.

All children in care must have a PEP as part of their care plan. The care plan is incomplete without a current PEP. The PEP should be initiated by the child’s social worker, in partnership with the designated teacher for LAC at the school.

The PEP:

  • is a record of educational progress
  • is a way of promoting the educational achievement of a young person in care
  • is a mechanism for consulting, listening to and involving the young person in their educational progress
  • process should strengthen joint working
  • is intended to enhance continuity and raise the expectations and self esteem of the young person
  • acknowledges achievement and celebrates success

Contact us

Haringey Virtual School for Looked After and Previously Looked After Children
48 Station Road
Wood Green
London
N22 7TY

Telephone: 020 8489 3767
Fax: 020 8489 3792
Email: hvs@haringey.gov.uk