Worcestershire Virtual School fulfills the Local Authority’s statutory duties in ensuring that children and young people in care, previously in care and those with a social worker receive the best possible educational provision and outcomes. We work with children, young people and their families as well as colleagues across Education, Social Care and Health to ensure our children and young people reach their full potential.
You will be joining a team of Learning Advocates within the Virtual School to provide support for a cohort of Worcestershire Children who are Looked After (CLA). You will promote high expectations for out CLA within our educational settings, prioritising their needs to secure a good quality education and positive outcomes. You will support the early identification of barriers to success, providing guidance and challenge to schools to implement targeted interventions at the earliest opportunity, thereby promoting a culture of high aspirations for every CLA.
This particular Learning Advocate post is a recently new role with a focus on supporting our children and young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to ensure that their educational needs are met. This includes helping to navigate the SEND system, holding Annual Reviews and securing appropriate educational provision for our Children Looked After.
You will need to use your own initiative, posses excellent interpersonal skills, first-rate organisational skills and demonstrate the ability to meet deadlines. Training and support will be provided from a highly regarded team.
This post offers a great opportunity for a committed and successful professional to contribute to the development of the Worcestershire Virtual School. You will be joining a highly supportive team, committed to improving the outcomes of our children and young people in care.
For further information please contact: Kerry Lawrence (Virtual School Deputy Head) klawrence5@worcestershire.gov.uk 07534098035