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.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
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Tuesday 8 September 2026 |
11am to 12noon |
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Thursday 15 October 2026 |
2pm to 3pm |
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Thursday 26 November 2026 |
10am to 11am |
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Tuesday 12 January 2027 |
10am to 11am |
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Thursday 4 March 2027 |
1pm to 2pm |
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Tuesday 4 May 2027 |
10am to 11am |
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Tuesday 22 June 2027 |
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.
