The Aim of Walsall Virtual School

Walsall Virtual School aims to ensure that children and young people in care, those with care experience and children with a social worker receive the support they need to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. We are committed to promoting high aspirations, narrowing the attainment and achievement gap and enabling every young person to reach their full potential through effective collaboration with schools, parents/carers and other professionals 

Our vision is that all children in care receive a nurturing and inclusive education  where they feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. We aspire to break down barriers to education and equip our children with the skills, confidence and opportunities needed to lead fulfilling lives. By fostering strong partnerships with schools, educational settings and the wider community, Walsall Virtual School strives to ensure all children and young people we work with achieve positive educational outcomes and contribute meaningfully to society.

Our Core Principles 

1. Everyone’s learning journey is different
2. Children need to feel safe to learn, no matter where they are
3. Children’s views, feelings & aspirations are important to us
4. Children need to understand the language we use
5. Children communicate their feelings in different ways
6. Change can be challenging for everyone

Our Core Pledges to Children & Young People 

1. We will work with those who support you to help them understand
that everyone’s learning journey is different
2. We will support you to feel safe to learn wherever you are
3. We will get to know you & your interests so we can help you succeed
4. We will use words you understand & listen to what you say
5. We understand you may communicate your feelings in different ways
6. We are with you every step of your learning journey and will support
you in any changes you face