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Achieving for Children
AfC Virtual School

Virtual School for the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
& the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead

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.

 

Training and Events

AfC Virtual School Spring 2024 Training Offer

 

For Aiming High for Post 16 Care Leavers on Tuesday 16th January 2024 from 9-11am (online)

 

For Designated Teacher Conference for Looked After Children for RBWM on Wednesday 17th January 2024 from 9.30-3.30pm at Moor Hall Conference Centre, Cookham

 

For  Previously Looked After Child Forum on Tuesday 23rd January 2024 (online), choosing from either:

  • 10-11.30am (Morning Session)
  • 6 -7:30pm (Afternoon Session)

For Foster Carer and Supervising Social Worker Conference for Richmond & Kingston on Wednesday 6th February 2024 from 9.30-2pm at The Lensbury Conference Centre, Teddington

 

Designated Teacher Forums for Looked After Children, all at 4-5.30pm

  • Working with complex cases of emotionally related school avoidance (ERSA) on Tuesday 30th January 2024 (online)
  • DT Forum: In Person Reflective Practice Session (Richmond) on Thursday 22nd February 2024 at York House, Twickenham
  • DT Forum: In Person Reflective Practice Session (Kingston) on Thursday 22nd February 2024 Guildhall, Kingston
  • DT Forum: In Person Reflective Practice Session (RBWM) on Thursday 22nd February 2024 at Windsor Youth Centre, Windsor
  • Social vulnerability and its relationship to developmental trauma on Tuesday 5th March (online)

For Designated Safeguarding Leads: Supporting the education of Children in Need and on a Child Protection Plan on Tuesday 27th February 2024 from 9.30-11.30am (online)

 

For Designated Teacher Conference for Looked After Children for Richmond & Kingston on Wednesday 6th March 2024 from 9.30-3.30pm at Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Park

 

For Lead Governor Training for Children Looked After on Monday 25th March online from 6.30-8.30pm 

    London Borough of Richmond

    London Borough of Richmond

    91 Queens Road, Twickenham, TW1 4EU

    Royal Borough of Kingston

    Royal Borough of Kingston

    Guildhall 2, High Street, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1EU

    Royal Borough Of Windsor & Maidenhead

    Royal Borough Of Windsor & Maidenhead

    Town Hall, Saint Ives Road, Maidenhead SL6 1RF