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.

List of social worker training available
Date Time

Tuesday 9 September 2025

11am to 12noon

Tuesday 4 November 2025

2pm to 3pm

Thursday 15 January 2026

10am to 11am

Thursday 5 March 2026

2pm to 3pm

Tuesday 5 May 2026

10am to 11am

Thursday 25 June 2026

2pm to 3pm


Education Advice for Children with a Social Worker (CWSW)

Virtual school has a strategic leadership role in promoting the educational outcomes of children aged 0-18 across all education settings:   

  • for children with a social worker (CWSW) who have an open CiN or CP plan due to safeguarding or welfare reasons
  • for children who have previously had a social worker (Ever-6 CWSW) who have had an open CiN or CP plan in the last 6 years due to safeguarding or welfare reasons
  • for children in formal kinship care arrangements

Professionals supporting CWSW can access educational information and advice from our education adviser sharonharris@warwickshire.gov.uk

Our adviser offers drop-in sessions a social care bases monthly to offer face-to-face information and advice.

Virtual School CWSW Education Adviser drop in sessions September - December 2025
  September October November December

North Warwickshire

Council House, Atherstone

Tuesday 16th

1pm-4.30pm

Thursday 16th

8.30am - 12.30pm

Monday 10th

8.30am - 12.30pm

Thursday 18th

1pm - 4.30pm

Nuneaton & Bedworth A

The Pod, Hilary Road
Centre

Tuesday 9th

8.30am - 12.30pm

Monday 6th

1pm - 4.30pm

Monday 3rd

8.30am - 12.30pm

Thursday 4th

1am - 4.30pm

Nuneaton & Bedworth B

Main building, Hilary Road
Centre

Tuesday 9th

1pm-4.30pm

Monday 6th

8.30am - 12.30pm

Monday 3rd

1pm - 4.30pm

Thursday 4th

8.30am - 12.30pm

Rugby

Oakfield Park

Thursday 25th

8.30am-12.30pm

Tuesday 21st

8.30am - 12.30pm

Thursday 20th

8.30am - 12.30pm

Monday 15th

8.30am - 12.30pm

Warwick

Myton Park

Wednesday 24th

1pm - 4.30pm

Wednesday 22nd

1pm- 4.30pm

Wednesday 26th

8.30am - 12.30pm

Thursday 11th

8.30am - 12.30pm

Stratford

Saltway Centre

 

Wednesday 1st

1pm- 4.30pm

Wednesday 5th

8.30am - 12pm

Thursday 11th

1pm -4.30pm

 

Virtual School CWSW Education Adviser drop in sessions January - March 2026
  January February March

North Warwickshire

Council House, Atherstone

Tuesday 27th

8.30am - 12.30pm

Monday 23rd

1pm -4.30pm

Tuesday 31st

8.30am-12.30pm

Nuneaton & Bedworth A

The Pod, Hilary Road
Centre

Wednesday 7th

8.30am - 12.30pm

Monday 2nd

1am - 4.30pm

Thursday 5th

8.30am - 12.30pm

Nuneaton & Bedworth B

Main building, Hilary Road
Centre

Wednesday 7th

1pm - 4.30pm

Monday 2nd

8.30am - 12.30pm

Thursday 5th

1pm - 4.30pm

Rugby

Oakfield Park

Tuesday 27th

1pm - 4.30pm

Monday 23rd

8.30am - 12.30pm

Wednesday 18th

1pm - 4.30pm

Warwick

Myton Park

Wednesday 21st

1pm - 4.30pm

Wednesday 18th

8.30am - 12.30pm

Monday 9th

1pm - 4.30pm

Stratford

Saltway Centre

Wednesday 14th

8.30am - 1. 30pm

Wednesday 11th

1pm- 4.30pm

Monday 9th

8.30am -12.30pm

 

Virtual School CWSW Education Adviser drop in sessions April - July 2026
  April May June July

North Warwickshire

Council House, Atherstone

Tuesday 28th

8.30am - 12.30pm

Monday 18th

8.30am - 12.30pm

Tuesday 23rd

1pm - 4.30pm

Thursday 9th

8.30am - 12.30pm

Nuneaton & Bedworth A

The Pod, Hilary Road
Centre

Tuesday 7th

1pm - 4.30pm

Thursday 7th

8.30 - 12.30pm

Monday 1st

1am - 4.30pm

 

Nuneaton & Bedworth B

Main building, Hilary Road
Centre

Tuesday 7th

8.30am - 12.30pm

Thursday 7th

1pm - 4.30pm

Monday 1st

8.30am - 12.30pm

 

Rugby

Oakfield Park

Thursday 30th

8.30am - 12.30pm

Monday 18th

1pm - 4.30pm

Tuesday 23rd

8.30am - 12.30pm

Thursday 16th

8.30am- 12.30pm

Warwick

Myton Park

Wednesday 22nd

1pm - 4.30pm

Monday 11th

1pm - 4.30pm

Thursday 11th

8.30pm - 12.30pm

Wednesday 15th

1pm - 4.30pm

Stratford

Saltway Centre

Wednesday 15th

1pm - 4.30pm

Monday 11th

8.30am -12.30pm

Wednesday 17th

1pm - 4.30pm

Wednesday 8th

8.30am - 12.30pm

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