Virtual School
The Virtual School is not a teaching institution. It is a model we use to provide services and support for the education of children in care and a constructive challenge to those providing the services.
The role of Croydon Virtual School
It is not a replacement for an education setting. Children in Croydon's care are being educated across a large number of schools and receive support with their education from the age of 2 to 19 years old. They are automatically eligible to receive direct support from the Croydon Virtual School team.
The aim is to improve the educational progress and achievements of all children looked after by Croydon. This includes children that have been placed in schools in other authorities.
We want to make sure that the education of every child looked after by Croydon is valued and supported.
Croydon Virtual School works closely with children looked after by Croydon, together with:
- teachers
- social workers
- foster carers
Previously looked after children
If you're a parent or carer of adopted or previously looked after children you can receive advice or guidance from Croydon Virtual School. You can contact us about this using the details at the bottom of this page
Pupil premium grant (PPG) + funding
Croydon Virtual School is responsible for allocating and monitoring PPG+ funding to schools.
PPG+ funding is allocated by the Virtual School Head and is used to raise the educational attainment of disadvantaged pupils of all abilities to help them reach their potential.
A set amount is calculated each financial year. For more information on PPG+ please contact us using the contact details below.
Headteachers
Head of Service
Access to Education and Head of the Virtual School: Sarah Bailey
Strategic Lead
Education Children in Care: Anton Stewart
Croydon Virtual School
Children, Families and Education
4th Floor, Zone G, Bernard Weatherill House
8 Mint Walk
Croydon CR0 1EA
United Kingdom