Find out what a PEP is and how it can help a young person reach their full academic potential....
Information about the PPB, eligibility criteria and how to apply for funding....
Find out about this funding from the DfE for children in care....
How to complete an SDQ to support a child’s emotional wellbeing....
Find out about Kent’s offer to children in care....
Find out about the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme and who to contact for more information...
Information about our six nurture principles can be found here....
VSK is the first virtual school to receive the NNSP award!...
Details of VSK's journey can be found here...
Find out about the VSKAT team and what they do...
Advice for education provisions and social workers...
Information for education settings, parents and guardians of previously looked after children...
Information about Designated Teachers, Governors and Admissions can be found here...
Information for parents, foster carers and adoptive parents can be found here...
Find out what is available for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children...
Useful information and websites for young people exploring their Post16 options....
All of the Colleges and Universities in Kent and Medway have a Designated Member of Staff as a key contact to support Children in Care and Care Leavers in Post16 education....
Young people have a duty to participate in some kind of education or training until the end of the academic year in which they are 18. Find out what options are available....
Young people in care aged 16 to 19 are eligible for a bursary of upto £1,200 to help with education related costs if their course lasts for 30 weeks or more. Find out what this covers and how to apply....
Why courses taught in Further Education Colleges are an accessible and viable route to gaining a degree or other qualification....
Useful information and websites for anyone thinking of going to university....
Tips for anyone thinking of going to University....
What support is available to Kent Care Leavers?...
This training is for schools and education settings with children in care on roll...
This training is aimed at parents and cares for children in care...
Details of our training courses for those working with Post16 children in care and care leavers can be found here...
This webpage contains pre-recorded VSK training video’s and recommended training for professionals working with children in care...
Details of online training opportunities can be found here...
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