If you are in care, you will have a ‘Virtual School worker who can help you with school and with your education. 

Your Virtual School worker can help you access extra support that you may need, such as:  

• extra tuition
• emotional support
• careers advice
• resources, such as providing you with a laptop 

They will also help you with your Personal Education Plan. This is an evolving record to help you progress and reach your potential. 

If you do not know who your Virtual School worker is, or would like to find out more, you can contact us. 

Become is a support service for children in care and care leavers.

If you are caring for a young person, you can support their welfare and progress by: 

• helping them to talk about any worries and speak on their behalf when appropriate
• encouraging the young person to develop their talents and recognise their achievements 
• keeping schools informed of changes, any issues and emerging problems 

You should also provide a peaceful, comfortable place for a young person to study and offer learning opportunities outside your home. 

You should expect the school to keep you regularly informed about their progress.  

The school should also: 

• have a clear plan for introducing and integrating a young person into their ethos and routines
• have systems and procedures in place to provide ongoing support
• collaborate on the personal education plan with you and the young person  

We can also provide support if the young person you care for is starting school at the beginning of a school year or transferring to school in the middle of a school year.