Working with Virtual School Heads

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About this episode:

Discover how schools can work effectively with Virtual School Heads to support children in care and those with additional vulnerabilities. This episode explores the strategic role of Virtual Schools, partnership working, and practical approaches to improving educational outcomes, wellbeing and stability for care-experienced pupils.

Authors: Sam Preston & Sara Spinks

Publish date: 10 May 2026

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