About Luton’s virtual school
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What is a virtual school?
- progress can be tracked
- support can be identified and offered
- additional resources provided if necessary
Who we are and what we do
The team works with the other professionals to ensure that young people in care to Luton have the opportunities to reach their potential within their place of learning. These include:- education settings
- social workers
- carers
- other professionals
The personal education plan (PEP) helps to focus everyone involved to provide support for the young person and to identify any gaps which need attention.
Open the tabs below to find out about each role in the team.
Matthew Sims
The head has a statutory responsibility to ensure that arrangements are in place to:
- improve the educational experiences and outcomes for our young people
- ensure that attainment is monitored and tracked
- ensure that the educational experience of all looked after children by Luton is seen as a priority to everyone who has responsibilities for promoting their welfare
Michelle Wright
An education coordinator provides advice and guidance to those who have responsibility for a looked after child and previous looked after childred. The coordinator also:
- has an overview of all casework
- manages school placements for looked after children
- deputises for the virtual school head when required
Sandy Hamilton-Clarke and Mandy Chancellor
Advisory teachers work collaboratively with education settings, social workers and carers to:
- promote educational achievement and attendance of looked after children
- encourage effective inclusion
- maximise positive outcomes
The teachers have specific responsibilities for data and reporting on the quality of electronic personal education plans (EPEPs).
Veronica Milton and Tracy Jordan
- promote educational achievement and attendance of looked after children
- encourage effective inclusion
- maximise positive outcomes
Lynne Butterfield
Senior admin provides support in all administrative areas of the school, coordinates the PEP system and analyses data.
Graham Tarling and Suchma Malhi
Personal advisers provide education, employment and training advice for:
- looked after children in years 11 to 13
- care leavers up to the age of 25 years
Rachel Caldwell
Consultation and training is provided on attachment and trauma to young people and their carers and training is available for schools.