Oxfordshire Virtual School Training and Support Offer

Oxfordshire Virtual School: Autumn Training Programme 2026

Supporting children we care for, previously cared for children, children with a social worker and children in kinship care

We are delighted to share a range of training opportunities designed to support Designated Teachers, Designated Safeguarding Leads, SENDCOs, pastoral staff, senior leaders and others working with children and young people who have experienced adversity, instability or additional vulnerability.

The programme aims to strengthen knowledge, confidence and practice across our education community and forms part of our commitment to promoting educational stability, belonging and achievement for those who need us most.

We strongly encourage colleagues to book early and prioritise attendance at training, particularly for those new to role or working directly with care-experienced children and young people. Places on some sessions are limited and demand is high.

Upcoming Training

Tuesday 10 November (Unipart House, Oxford)
De-escalation and Sensory Inputs Training
Practical strategies for understanding behaviour, reducing conflict and creating calmer learning environments.

Wednesday 11 November (Online)
Year 11 Transition Training
Supporting care-experienced young people as they move into post-16 education, including applications, bursaries, EHCP consultations and transition planning.

Wednesday 25 November (Online)
Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) and Challenging Behaviour
Understanding the links between communication needs and behaviour, with practical tools and resources for schools.

Tuesday 1 December (Oxford)
Formulation: Planning Interventions for Complex Children – Where to Start and How to Go On
This highly recommended session explores how professionals can develop a shared understanding of a child's needs, generate hypotheses, plan effective interventions and evaluate impact. Particularly valuable for children with multiple or complex needs.

Book Now

View the Oxfordshire Virtual School page and book training

We look forward to working with you throughout the year and supporting schools, settings and partners to improve outcomes for children we care for, previously cared for children, children with a social worker and children in kinship care.