We are currently looking to expand our offer and this page will be updated as necessary. Do get in touch if you would like to discuss further with the team. Contact details are at the bottom of the page.
We run termly designated teacher network meetings for the senior leader responsible for cared for and previously cared for children in school. These can also be attended by the operational lead, although we strongly advise that this is in addition to the designated teacher.
We provide training for governing bodies so that they are aware of their statutory responsibilities towards our children and young people. If you have any queries please get in touch with us at the VST.
Training for Designated teachers
PEP training via Microsoft Teams
Primary/Secondary
- 8 May 2025, 2.30pm to 3.45pm
Drop in support sessions
- 11 March 2025, 2.30pm to 3.15pm
- 18 June 2025, 2.30pm to 3.15pm
PVI settings
1 May 2025 (email to register your interest)
Post 16
- 6 May 2025, 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Designated teacher network meetings in person
- Spring – Wednesday 19 March 2025, Buile Hill Park Hall, M5 5JQ, 9.30am to 12pm
- Summer – Wednesday 11 June 2025, Buile Hill Park Hall, M5 5JQ, 9.30am to 12pm
Please contact virtualschoolteam@salford.gov.uk to book on to any of the above.
Training for social workers
PEP training via Microsoft Teams
Primary/Secondary
- 8 May 2025, 2.30pm to 3.45pm
Drop in support sessions
- 11 March 2025, 2.30pm to 3.15pm
- 18 June 2025, 2.30pm to 3.15pm
PVI settings
8 May 2025 (email to register your interest)
Post 16
- 6 May 2025, 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Promoting the education of post looked-after children and those in Kinship care via Microsoft Teams
School applications and transition via Microsoft teams
School applications KS2 – KS3
Dates to be confirmed (email to register your interest)
Nursery – reception
Dates to be confirmed (email to register your interest)
Transition, next steps and appeals
11 March 2025, 6pm to 7pm
Applications drop in, KS2 - KS3
Dates to be confirmed (email to register your interest)
Applications drop in, nursery – reception
Dates to be confirmed (email to register your interest)
Please contact virtualschoolteam@salford.gov.uk to book on to any of the above.
Training for carers
Promoting the education of post looked-after children and those in Kinship care via Microsoft Teams
Promoting education of post looked-after and those in Kinship care
- 23 May 2025, 9.30am
- In person event, venue to be confirmed, 11 July 2025, 9.30am
School applications and transition via Microsoft teams
School applications KS2 – KS3
Dates to be confirmed (email to register your interest)
Nursery - reception
Dates to be confirmed (email to register your interest)
Transition, next steps and appeals
11 March 2025, 6pm to 7pm
Applications drop in, KS2 - KS3
Dates to be confirmed (email to register your interest)
Applications drop in, nursery – reception
Dates to be confirmed (email to register your interest)
Additional training - processes and support
Early language development
Dates to be confirmed (email to register your interest)
EHCP processes
Dates to be confirmed (email to register your interest)
School readiness
Dates to be confirmed (email to register your interest)
KS2 reading
Dates to be confirmed (email to register your interest)
GCSE readiness
- Session 1: 12 November 2024, 6pm via Microsoft teams
- Session 2: 26 February 2025, 6pm via Microsoft teams
Please contact virtualschoolteam@salford.gov.uk to book on to any of the above.
Training for governors
Governor and trustee training
Cared for and previously cared for children: The role of the governing board – via Microsoft Teams
The next date to be confirmed, for any queries in the mean time contact virtualschoolteam@salford.gov.uk
More dates will be added throughout the academic year.