Virtual School for the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames& the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
@AfC_VS It’s National Adoption Week (16/10/23 - 22/10/23). This is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about adoption and celebrating the families that have been formed through this beautiful process. https://t.co/vfkUKdTKwM 1 month ago
@AfC_VS New to Role & Experienced Designated Teacher Conference (Windsor and Maidenhead): 28/9/23 (9:15am-12:15pm). This course is aimed at equipping DTs with the knowledge and understanding needed to support CLA and PLAC. https://t.co/iJpowphvOr 2 months ago
@AfC_VS New to Role & Experienced Designated Teacher Conference (Kingston & Richmond): 21/9/23 (9:15am-12:15pm). This course is aimed at equipping newly appointed DTs with the knowledge and understanding needed to support CLA and PLAC. https://t.co/knOQGGSR59 2 months ago
@AfC_VS New to Role & Experienced Designated Teacher Conference (Windsor and Maidenhead): 28/9/23 (9:15am-12:15pm). This course is aimed at equipping DTs with the knowledge and understanding needed to support CLA and PLAC. https://t.co/D8jOIcXFVq 3 months ago
@AfC_VS New to Role & Experienced Designated Teacher Conference (Kingston & Richmond): 21/9/23 (9:15am-12:15pm). This course is aimed at equipping newly appointed DTs with the knowledge and understanding needed to support CLA and PLAC. https://t.co/B5SLtlzRrz 3 months ago
Welcome to AfC Virtual School
AfC Virtual School supports the education of all children with a social worker (Children Looked After, Previously Looked After Children, Child In Need, Child Protection and Care Leavers) in the boroughs of Kingston, Richmond and Windsor & Maidenhead.
Virtual schools exist nationally to champion the education of children with a social worker and support a wide range of partners. Virtual school headteachers are responsible for ensuring that the educational achievement of children with a social worker is seen as a priority by everyone who has responsibility for promoting their welfare.
In terms of our children looked after, AfC Virtual School monitors the educational progress of all Kingston, Richmond and Windsor & Maidenhead children in care whether they attend schools in or out of the borough.
Virtual Schools exist to champion the education of children in care and those who are previously looked after.
Training and Events
AfC Virtual School Autumn 2023 Training Offer
For New and Essential Refresher for Experienced DTs, Richmond & Kingston: The Role of the Designated Teacher for Looked After and Previously Looked After Children, on Thursday 21st September, 9.15-12.15pm at Twickenham Training Centre
For New and Essential Refresher for Experienced DTs, RBWM: The Role of the Designated Teacher for Looked After and Previously Looked After Children, on Thursday 28th September, 9.15-12.15pm at Windsor Youth and Community Centre
AfC Virtual School's Attachment Aware School Award Launch on Wednesday 4th October, Bronze Launch: Morning and Gold/Silver Launch: Afternoon at The Lensbury Resort, Teddington (Invitation Only)
Leaving Care Team Social Worker Training, Richmond & Kingston on Monday 9th October 9.30-11.30am at Twickenham Training Centre
Designated Teacher Forums for Looked After Children, all at 4-5.30pm
- Attachment aware and trauma informed behaviour policies on Thursday 19th October (online)
- Anxiety: a psychological rethink on 7th November 2023 (online)
- In person reflective practice session on Thursday 14th December - venue details below:
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- Kingston: Guildhall, Room 41
- Richmond: York House, Salon Room
- RBWM: Windsor Youth & Community Centre
Social Workers, Personal Advisors and Independent Reviewing Officers Conference, RBWM on Thursday 12th October 9:30-11:30am at Windsor Youth & Community Centre
Leaving Care Team Social Worker Training, RBWM on Thursday 2nd November 10-12pm at Windsor Youth & Community Centre
Social Workers, Personal Advisors and Independent Reviewing Officers Conference, Richmond & Kingston on Friday 3rd November 9.30-11.30am at Twickenham Training Centre
The Role of School Governors in Championing the Needs of Children Looked After on Wednesday 22nd November 6-8pm (online)
London Borough of Richmond
91 Queens Road, Twickenham, TW1 4EU
Royal Borough of Kingston
Guildhall 2, High Street, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1EU
Royal Borough Of Windsor & Maidenhead
Town Hall, Saint Ives Road, Maidenhead SL6 1RF