Important Update from Oxfordshire Virtual School
Ofsted Focus on Children Known to Social Care – Invitation to Online Briefing
Dear colleagues,
Ofsted has recently reiterated that children known to social care will be at the heart of education inspections, with inspectors evaluating how well schools understand and meet the needs of children we care for, previously cared for children and those known to Children’s Social Care.
Their latest update (see below) highlights the importance of personalised support, strong communication, emotionally safe environments and high quality PEP processes.
Invitation: Virtual School Online Briefing for Designated Teachers
Thursday 23 April
3.30pm – 4.30pm
Microsoft Teams
Facilitated by the Virtual School Head.
This session will provide updates on:
- What the statutory extension of Virtual School duties from September 2026 will mean for schools
- DfE and Ofsted expectations of schools, settings and Virtual Schools
- Practical support and guidance available from Oxfordshire Virtual School
- Training, resources and upcoming events
There will be time for questions. A recording will be available for those unable to attend.
Join via this link
Meeting ID: 383 002 216 501 10
Passcode: b25YN7hZ
Reminder: Oxfordshire Virtual School Conference
Thursday 8 October
Alongside other contributors, a Senior HMI will be joining us to offer insight into how Ofsted will inspect schools with our children in mind.
For more details and to book on, visit the Education Services page
We hope you and your teams can join us.
Warm regards,
Oxfordshire Virtual School