At Walsall Virtual School, we believe that every child and young person deserves the opportunity to achieve, belong and succeed.

Our role is to champion the education, wellbeing and future aspirations of children in care, previously looked after children, children with a social worker, children in kinship care, care leavers and children involved with youth justice. We work alongside schools, early years settings, colleges, families, carers and partner agencies to ensure children receive the right support at the right time, helping them overcome barriers to learning and fulfil their potential.

We are committed to promoting high aspirations, improving educational achievement, supporting emotional wellbeing and creating opportunities that enable children and young people to thrive both in education and in life. Through strong partnerships, evidence-informed practice and early intervention, we seek to improve attendance, educational inclusion, stability, successful transitions and positive destinations into adulthood.

Our vision is for every child and young person we support to experience an education where they feel safe, valued, understood and included. We want every child to develop the confidence, resilience and skills needed to achieve their ambitions, while ensuring their voice is heard and their individual strengths are recognised and celebrated.

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 and 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.

1. We will work with the people who support you to help them understand that everyone's learning journey is different.
2. We will help you feel safe, valued and ready to learn wherever you are.
3. We will take the time to get to know you, your strengths, your interests and your ambitions so we can help you succeed.
4. We will use language you understand, listen to your views and involve you in decisions about your education.
5. We understand that everyone communicates differently and we will always try to understand what you are telling us.
6. We will be alongside you throughout your education, supporting you through challenges, celebrating your successes and helping you navigate any changes along the way.