Extended duty
Gateshead Virtual School is also responsible for promoting the educational achievement of those children who have a social worker or who have been previously looked after, in a kinship or special guardianship. We provide information, advice and guidance to parents, educators, and other partners.
The focus of this work includes:
- making visible the disadvantages that children with a social worker can experience, enhancing partnerships between education settings and local authorities, including with children's social care, to help all agencies hold high aspirations for these children
- promoting practice that supports children's engagement in education, recognising that attending an education setting can be an important factor in helping to keep children safe from harm
- levelling up children's outcomes and narrow the attainment gap so every child has the opportunity to reach their potential
What we offer
- access to information and resources for schools and social care
- advice and Guidance for both schools and social care through connected conversations
- dedicated email for any queries: [email protected]
- training, drop ins and network meetings, including designated teacher networks
- bookable 20-minute appointments on Wednesday pm - email [email protected]
View our extended duty information and resources for schools and social care