Education information, guidance and resources for Bristol young people in care, Bristol care leavers and the professionals involved with their education.
Extra education support for children in care
The HOPE Virtual School helps Bristol children in care and care leavers do the best they can in their education. The HOPE also provides information and guidance about previously looked after children at a Bristol education setting.
The HOPE website has information about supporting children and young people in care with their education for carers, young people, social care staff and education settings.
About The HOPE Virtual School
- Guide to The HOPE
- News from The HOPE
- Contact The HOPE
- The HOPE projects
- Guidance, policies and procedures about children in care
Personal Education Plans
Information about Personal Education Plans (PEPs) and PEP forms.
Education funding
Information about Pupil Premium funding, the 16 to 19 Bursary Fund and Pupil Premium Plus.
Information for young people
- Information about The HOPE for young people in care and care leavers
- Careers information, advice and guidance
- Information for post 16 young people and care leavers
Information for carers
- How carers can support the education of children in care
- Attendance and exclusions of children in care
- A school place for your foster child
- Post 16 education for young people in care: a guide for carers
Information for social care staff
- How social care staff can support children in care with their education
- School places and admissions for children in care: a guide for social workers
- School attendance and exclusions of children in care
Information for schools and education settings
- How schools and education settings can support children in care
- School admissions and transitions for children in care
- Attendance and exclusions of children in care
- Training about children in care
Previously looked after children
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