Education, Aspiration, Success

In our final episode for season 2, Zoe Lattimer and Fran Haunch welcome Lauren Smith and Holly Parker to the show. Lauren and Holly are experienced social workers and give us a glimpse into the work of social care professionals who support our children and young people beyond the school gates.They walk us through the social care journey, explore some of the issues which may have led to a child or family becoming known to them and provide guidance on some of the technical jargon and legal processes.For further information about the work of Peterborough Virtual School please visit our website Peterborough Virtual School If you have concerns around the education of a child or young person known to social care, please contact the Virtual School [email protected]

In today's episode, Gina Hayes and Amanda Jones from our Inclusion and Engagement team discuss the range of transitions which children may experience through their educational journeys - the big ones such as primary to secondary and also the smaller ones, such as moving from learning time to break time and back again. They explore what considerations teachers and teaching assistants may take into account to support children known and previously known to social care.Supporting school transitions | Resources | YoungMindsEEF blog: School Transitions – reflecting on culture,… | EEFFor further information about the work of Peterborough Virtual School please visit our website Peterborough Virtual School If you have concerns around the education of a child or young person known to social care, please contact the Virtual School [email protected]

In this episode, Laura Hurrell and Emma Slade from Peterborough Virtual School consider how are the specific needs of children known to social care are considered within the curriculum: How can the curriculum be trauma-proofed?How are particular curriculum ‘hotspots’ within History, RE, RSE, PSHE, Science, English and assemblies are considered? How are positive role models of care-experienced adults are embedded within the curriculum?Windows and mirrors: Why curriculum representation matters for children known to social care | BERAPerceptions of CareFor further information about the work of Peterborough Virtual School please visit our website Peterborough Virtual School If you have concerns around the education of a child or young person known to social care, please contact the Virtual School [email protected]

In this episode Zoe Lattimer and Gina Hayes are joined by Tamar Rafferty (Peterborough City Council's Education, Training and Employment Officer in the Youth Justice Service). Tamar shares her extensive knowledge and experience of the specific needs and vulnerabilities of children supported within the Youth Justice Service.Education, training and employment – HM Inspectorate of ProbationA decade of declining quality of education in young offender institutions: the systemic shortcomings that fail children - GOV.UKFor further information about the work of Peterborough Virtual School please visit our website Peterborough Virtual School If you have concerns around the education of a child or young person known to social care, please contact the Virtual School [email protected]

Nic Phillips, Lisa Hatfield and Elizabeth Hobday from Peterborough Virtual School are your hosts for this episode. They discuss what the specific barriers are which children who are currently or previously known to social care might face and acknowledge how these can lead to poor educational outcomes for this cohort of children and young people.Promoting the education of children with a social worker and children in kinship care arrangements: virtual school head role extension - GOV.UKFor further information about the work of Peterborough Virtual School please visit our website Peterborough Virtual School If you have concerns around the education of a child or young person known to social care, please contact the Virtual School [email protected]

Welcome back to season 2 of our Virtual School podcast. This season is particularly relevant for our education colleagues including all teachers, teaching assistants and other staff working in our schools, early years settings and post-16 providers.In this episode Zoe Lattimer and Nic Phillips introduce the scope of the Virtual School and what the work of Peterborough Virtual School looks like.Virtual Schools: Education's Hidden AssetImproving the Effectiveness of Virtual SchoolsThe designated teacher for looked-after and previously looked-after childrenFor further information about the work of Peterborough Virtual School please visit our website Peterborough Virtual School If you have concerns around the education of a child or young person known to social care, please contact the Virtual School [email protected]

SEND and Inclusion Services in Peterborough have a specific remit to help our children and young people to achieve their potential and overcome barriers their additional needs may present to them and their educational settings.In this episode Alex West and Lisa Hatfield have a conversation with Gemma Mead, Peterborough's Area SENCo. Together they explore the complexities of the SEND system and how those supporting children known to social care can navigate it.Peterborough SENDSEND code of practice: 0 to 25 yearsSEND Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)For further information about the work of Peterborough Virtual School please visit our website Peterborough Virtual School If you have concerns around the education of a child or young person known to social care, please contact the Virtual School [email protected]

In the episode, Nic is delighted to be talking with Becca Jones from the charity Become which supports children in care and care leavers. Becca offers advice and support to young people wanting to progress into Further or Higher Education.Home Page - BecomeFor further information about the work of Peterborough Virtual School please visit our website Peterborough Virtual School If you have concerns around the education of a child or young person known to social care, please contact the Virtual School [email protected]

Adam Tams and Anna Noble are joined in this episode by Elle Johnson, Peterborough's Care Leaver Local Offer Led, to discuss why it is so important  that we work to encourage aspiration and ambition among young people. They explain the transformative power of high aspirations and the impact these can have in ensuring that young people successfully transition into education, employment or training. Care leavers considerably less likely on average to be in education, employment or training, analysis showsFor further information about the work of Peterborough Virtual School please visit our website Peterborough Virtual School If you have concerns around the education of a child or young person known to social care, please contact the Virtual School [email protected]

In this episode, Nic Phillips and Fran Haunch are joined by Ishmael Ngundu (Team Manager for  Leaving Care). Ishmael shares his extensive knowledge and experience of the specific needs and vulnerabilities of Unaccompanied Children in Care.Care of unaccompanied migrant children and child victims of modern slavery: Statutory guidance for local authorities Independent Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children Support Service (IUSS)Children's Commissioned: The Big Ambition for Unaccompanied Children Seeking Asylum - Reflections from my AmbassadorsFor further information about the work of Peterborough Virtual School please visit our website Peterborough Virtual School If you have concerns around the education of a child or young person known to social care, please contact the Virtual School [email protected]

In today's episode, Gina Hayes and Amanda Jones from our Inclusion and Engagement team discuss the range of transitions which children may experience throughout their educational journeys - the big ones such as primary to secondary and also the smaller ones, such as moving from learning time to break time and back again. They explore the considerations which need to be undertaken if a change of school is needed and explain why change can be difficult in some circumstances.School Admissions CodeApply for a School PlaceChildren's Commissioned: Looked After Children who are not in School For further information about the work of Peterborough Virtual School please visit our website Peterborough Virtual School If you have concerns around the education of a child or young person known to social care, please contact the Virtual School [email protected]

Gina Hayes and Clare Webley from Peterborough Virtual School's Inclusion and Engagement Team are your hosts for this episode. They discuss why good school attendance is so very important for all children and young people and acknowledge some of the barriers which may lead to poor attendance for children and young people known to children's services.They are joined by clinician Vanessa Kinsey-Thatcher to explore the increasing concern around emotionally based school avoidance and what social workers, carers and others supporting children and young people can put in place to ensure that all are enabled to attend school and achieve their full potential.Working together to improve school attendanceFor further information about the work of Peterborough Virtual School please visit our website Peterborough Virtual School If you have concerns around the education of a child or young person known to social care, please contact the Virtual School [email protected]

All Children Known to Social Care will achieve educational outcomes enabling them to lead healthy, happy and fulfilled lives.Zoe Lattimer and Nic Phillips are back in this episode to explain the specific way of working in Peterborough Virtual School. They detail the intelligence and evidence base which underpins the model and the intention behind this which is to maximise the impact of the work. They explain in detail the breadth of work across the Virtual School within the internal teams to support inclusion, engagement and partnership working. Improving the Effectiveness of Virtual SchoolsFor further information about the work of Peterborough Virtual School please visit our website Peterborough Virtual School If you have concerns around the education of a child or young person known to social care, please contact the Virtual School [email protected]

In this episode, Fran Haunch and Emma Slade from Peterborough Virtual School's Partnership and Outcomes team are joined by Peterborough's Service Director for Education, Carrie Traill.Fran, Emma and Carrie consider children's rights to education and explore the vision of high quality, full-time and well-matched education for all children and young people in Peterborough.They follow the education journey from nursery into primary school and then secondary school - explaining some of the key milestones along the way. They then discuss the different pathways young people may choose to follow at 16 and beyond.The Right to Education - UNICEF UKEducation System in the UKFor further information about the work of Peterborough Virtual School please visit our website Peterborough Virtual School If you have concerns around the education of a child or young person known to social care, please contact the Virtual School [email protected]

In the first episode of our Peterborough Virtual School podcast, Zoe Lattimer and  Nic Phillips introduce the breadth and scope of the Virtual School. They welcome John Gregg, Executive Director of Children's Services, to explore the important strategic role of the Virtual School to make visible the barriers faced by children known to social care.Virtual Schools: Education's Hidden AssetImproving the Effectiveness of Virtual Schools For further information about the work of Peterborough Virtual School please visit our website Peterborough Virtual School If you have concerns around the education of a child or young person known to social care, please contact the Virtual School [email protected]