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 9 September 2025 |
11am to 12noon |
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Tuesday 4 November 2025 |
2pm to 3pm |
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Thursday 15 January 2026 |
10am to 11am |
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Thursday 5 March 2026 |
2pm to 3pm |
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Tuesday 5 May 2026 |
10am to 11am |
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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.
| September | October | November | December | |
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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 |
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Nuneaton & Bedworth A The Pod, Hilary Road |
Tuesday 9th 8.30am - 12.30pm |
Monday 6th 1pm - 4.30pm |
Monday 3rd 8.30am - 12.30pm |
Thursday 4th 1am - 4.30pm |
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Nuneaton & Bedworth B Main building, Hilary Road |
Tuesday 9th 1pm-4.30pm |
Monday 6th 8.30am - 12.30pm |
Monday 3rd 1pm - 4.30pm |
Thursday 4th 8.30am - 12.30pm |
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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 |
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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 |
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Stratford Saltway Centre |
Wednesday 1st 1pm- 4.30pm |
Wednesday 5th 8.30am - 12pm |
Thursday 11th 1pm -4.30pm |
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
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North Warwickshire Council House, Atherstone |
Tuesday 27th 8.30am - 12.30pm |
Monday 23rd 1pm -4.30pm |
Tuesday 31st 8.30am-12.30pm |
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Nuneaton & Bedworth A The Pod, Hilary Road |
Wednesday 7th 8.30am - 12.30pm |
Monday 2nd 1am - 4.30pm |
Thursday 5th 8.30am - 12.30pm |
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Nuneaton & Bedworth B Main building, Hilary Road |
Wednesday 7th 1pm - 4.30pm |
Monday 2nd 8.30am - 12.30pm |
Thursday 5th 1pm - 4.30pm |
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Rugby Oakfield Park |
Tuesday 27th 1pm - 4.30pm |
Monday 23rd 8.30am - 12.30pm |
Wednesday 18th 1pm - 4.30pm |
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Warwick Myton Park |
Wednesday 21st 1pm - 4.30pm |
Wednesday 18th 8.30am - 12.30pm |
Monday 9th 1pm - 4.30pm |
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Stratford Saltway Centre |
Wednesday 14th 8.30am - 1. 30pm |
Wednesday 11th 1pm- 4.30pm |
Monday 9th 8.30am -12.30pm |
| April | May | June | July | |
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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 |
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Nuneaton & Bedworth A The Pod, Hilary Road |
Tuesday 7th 1pm - 4.30pm |
Thursday 7th 8.30 - 12.30pm |
Monday 1st 1am - 4.30pm |
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Nuneaton & Bedworth B Main building, Hilary Road |
Tuesday 7th 8.30am - 12.30pm |
Thursday 7th 1pm - 4.30pm |
Monday 1st 8.30am - 12.30pm |
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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 |
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Warwick Myton Park |
Wednesday 22nd 1pm - 4.30pm |
Monday 11th 1pm - 4.30pm |
Thursday 11th 8.30pm - 12.30pm |
Wednesday 15th 1pm - 4.30pm |
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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 |
