Information for social workers
The Education Adviser linked to each child can be found on the ePEP or by emailing virtualschool@warwickshire.gov.uk.
School moves and admissions
The Virtual School must be consulted before any school move is considered.
Admissions for school places vary slightly according to local authority and the correct procedure must be followed to avoid delays.
Applying for a school place (PDF, 220 KB)
Education, health and care plans (EHCPs)
Annual reviews need to be arranged by education settings. The local authority in which the child resides is responsible for ensuring that needs are being met, except in the case of 52-week placements where the responsibility is retained by Warwickshire.
PEP reviews
Designated teachers take the lead for PEP reviews but social workers need to be present and ensure that termly reviews take place.
Access to the ePEP system and individual records is administered by the Virtual School.
PEP review process booklet (PDF, 162 KB)
Social Worker Training
Are you new to Warwickshire social care? Not attended Virtual School training previously? Want a refresher on the work of the Virtual School?
We have set monthly sessions to find out about the work of the Virtual School – who we are and how we can work together to get the best educational outcomes for young people. Training will be via Microsoft Teams and can be booked via your link Education Adviser or at virtualschool@warwickshire.gov.uk.
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Monday 9 September 2024 |
10.30am to 11.30am |
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Tuesday 5 November 2024 |
2pm to 3pm |
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Thursday 16 January 2025 |
10am to 11am |
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Tuesday 4 March 2025 |
2pm to 3pm |
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Thursday 8 May 2025 |
10am to 11am |
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Thursday 3 July 2025 |
2pm to 3pm |
Education Advisers for Children with a Social Worker (on CiN or CP plans)
Warwickshire’s Virtual School has an Education Adviser (Sharon Harris) and Attendance Casework officer (Jacqueline Ansermoz) available for joint consultations in person or via Teams, offering information and advice around attendance and / or education for CWSW.
Offer educational information and advice to raise attainment and attendance of CWSW.
- Enhance partnerships between education settings and social care.
- Facilitate information sharing, raising awareness and signposting.
- Promote practice that supports pupil’s engagement.
Virtual School Education Adviser for CWSW: sharonharris@warwickshire.gov.uk.
2024/25 appointment dates
Virtual School Education Adviser & WAS joint consultations for CWSW.
Alternative sessions can be booked directly.
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Online 1.30pm - 4pm |
Bedworth & North Warwickshire |
Nuneaton |
Rugby |
Stratford |
Warwick |
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| Book a virtual meeting: | In person at Hilary Road: | In person at Hilary Road: | In person at Oakfield Park: | In person at Saltway Resource Centre: | In person at Myton Park: | |
| September | 27/9 | 18/9 (morning) | 18/9 (from 12.30pm) | 4/9 (morning) | 11/9 (from 12.30pm) | 25/9 (from 1.30pm) |
| October | 4/10 and 25/10 | 16/10 (morning) | 16/10 (from 12.30pm) | 11/10 (morning) | 9/10 (from 12.30pm) | 23/10 (from 12.30pm) |
| November | 8/11 and 29/11 | 7/11 (from 12.30pm) | 7/11 (morning) | 29/11 (morning) | 20/11 (from 12.30pm) | 13/11 (from 12.30pm) |
| December | 6/12 and 20/12 | 13/12 (from 12.30pm) | 13/12 (morning) | 16/12 (morning) | 5/12 (from 12.30pm) | 5/12 (morning) |
| School holidays: Virtual School Education Adviser for CWSW available on Teams | ||||||
