The Virtual School: Support for children in care and adopted children
Education resources
Schools are increasingly aware that adopted children continue to have the same or similar needs as when they were in care.
The Children and Social Work Act (2017) now requires schools to appoint a designated member of staff to have responsibility for all children who were formerly in care.
Adoptive parents are welcome to contact the Virtual School if they are concerned about their child's education.
Below are some resources to support adoptive parents with the education of their child as well as as a support group for children aged 13 - 25: