Cared for Children
The governing body of an academy must ensure that an appropriately qualified and experienced member of staff (known as the Designated Teacher) undertakes the responsibilities within the school to promote the educational achievement of cared for and previously cared for children on the school’s roll. They must also ensure that the designated teacher undertakes training that is appropriate to carrying out this duty.
The Designated Teacher at Ryhope Infant School Academy is the Headteacher – Mrs Allen.
Virtual School
Since 2014 all local authorities are required to appoint an officer to discharge the duty placed on every local authority under the Children Act 1989 to promote the educational achievement of the children it looks after as if they were in a single school. The Virtual School Head (VSH) role is about raising attainment and ensuring progression of all cared for children from that authority. They work strategically across the authority and with schools 49 to monitor and support the educational achievement of cared for children as if they were in a single school.
Sunderland Virtual School for Cared for Children
Sunderland Virtual School provides personalised learning support to ensure that cared for Children and young people receive the best education and learning experiences and opportunities to maximise their education outcomes. This enables them to achieve beyond expectations, build upon their successes and improve progression and future economic well-being.
They negotiate with schools to offer:
- Vocational learning
- 1 – 1 tuition
- Negotiation of curriculum
- Personalised timetables
- Re-engagement plans
- Advice to schools
Criteria for access
The child must be a pupil in care of the Local Authority.
Universal Services
It is a Local Authority service for schools
Targeted Services
The service is targeted at those pupils who are cared for by the Local Authority.
Specialist Services
All tutors and Inclusion Officers are fully qualified and experienced
Who to contact
Telephone
Main Contact: 0191 561 5776
Alternative Contact: 0191 561 5696
Where to go
Name
Tudor Grove Centre
Address
Portland Road
Sunderland
SR3 1SS
