Our aim is to do all we can to ensure all children in care to Devon enjoy their education, have access to the highest quality education provision and gain their best possible outcomes.
Although we are not a real school with buildings and classrooms, the Virtual School works as any school to provide support and interventions to help each child achieve their best and thrive on their educational journey.
We work with our young people, designated teachers in schools, social workers, carers, families and other professionals to ensure high aspirations and targeted support is the shared goal of everyone involved with the young person.
We provide:
- training for school staff, carers and social workers
- support for children and young people in care to Devon to achieve their best in school
- additional tuition where gaps are identified
- support for children, schools and carers at transition points in the education journey eg. moving from year 6 to 7
- advice and guidance for schools and families/carers of previously looked after and adopted children and those under Special Guardianship Orders (SGOs)
- each child with a high quality Personal Education Plan (PEP) which is a central record of their educational achievement and progress, including clear targets for improvement while capturing the young person’s voice
- summer holiday activities for our children in care
- an area learning advocate for every child in care to get the best education offer possible
- a smooth, supported transition and admission to school
We aim to
| Aim | Description |
|---|---|
| Promote | High aspirations and excellent educational outcomes |
| Support | Children and young people, carers, schools and settings |
| Challenge | Anyone who does not deliver on our aspirations |
| Celebrate | All our successes |
Extended role of the Virtual School
Virtual School prospectus
To learn more about what we do, how we do it and how it can benefit you, check out the Virtual School prospectus (this is intended to be downloaded and printed for use offline).
Virtual School annual report – attainment and achievement
Latest news
Nominate young people in care or care leavers for an award
Our annual celebration of the achievements of Devon’s children and young people in care and care leavers takes place on Friday 4 July 2025 and is your opportunity to nominate any young people in care to Devon that you work with, or care for.
Virtual School newsletters
- Virtual school newsletters are produced half-termly.