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Training and development

As part of our drive to improve the outcomes for cared for and previously cared for after children, Salford Virtual School Team provide training and development sessions across a range of subject areas linked to education for school staff, social care colleagues and carers/parents. A list of our current offer is below (sessions are either provided by VST staff, our commissioned partners or a combination of the two):

  • Effective completion of and target setting in personal education plans, including best use of the pupil premium plus grant

  • Attachment awareness/ACEs/trauma responsive approaches

  • Emotion coaching

  • Positive support meetings - whole school/staff group sessions centred around understanding and meeting the needs of individual pupils

  • Transition

  • Statutory processes for SEND, EHCPs and needs assessments

  • Understanding SEND: what it means for you and your child

  • Target setting and working with the SENDCO

  • Attendance and exclusions

  • Supporting language and literacy development in the early years

  • Supporting young people to prepare for GCSEs

  • Education processes for social work and care colleagues

  • Relevant statutory guidance and updates regarding research and best practice

  • Training for carers on any aspect of education, including how they can support the child to learn

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.

Designated teacher network meetings

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.

Governing bodies

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.

Session dates for 2025 and 2026

Training for Designated teachers

Training (via Microsoft Teams)

Primary and secondary PEP training

  • 17 September 2026, 2.30pm to 3.30pm

  • 14 January 2027, 2.30pm to 3.30pm

  • 22 April 2027, 2.30pm to 3.30pm

PVI PEP training 

  • To be confirmed

Post-16 PEP training 

  • To be confirmed

PEP drop-in support 

  • 12 November 2026

  • 25 February 2027 

  • 10 June 2027

These sessions are by request only and will be an opportunity for a one to one questions and answers. The clinic is designed for staff who have an understanding of PPP and PEPs, but may require more tailored advice on how to complete specific sections of the PEP document. There will be 30 minute time slots available, and pre-booking in advance is essential. Please email jenna.johnson@salford.gov.uk to book your slot on the above dates.

Designated teacher induction and refresher

  • To be confirmed

Designated teacher networks (in-person)

  • Autumn – 11 November 2026, 9.30am to 12pm, Buile Hill Hall Banqueting Suite

  • Spring – 9 March 2027, 9.30am to 12pm, Buile Hill Hall Banqueting Suite

  • Summer – 8 July 2027, 9.30am to 12pm, Buile Hill Hall Banqueting Suite

Please contact virtualschoolteam@salford.gov.uk to book on to any of the above.

Training for social workers

Training (via Microsoft Teams)

Primary and secondary PEP training

  • 17 September 2026, 2.30pm to 3.30pm

  • 14 January 2027, 2.30pm to 3.30pm

  • 22 April 2027, 2.30pm to 3.30pm

PVI PEP training 

  • To be confirmed

Post-16 PEP training 

  • To be confirmed

PEP drop-in support 

  • 12 November 2026

  • 25 February 2027

  • 10 June 2027

These sessions are by request only and will be an opportunity for a one to one questions and answers. The clinic is designed for staff who have an understanding of PPP and PEPs, but may require more tailored advice on how to complete specific sections of the PEP document. There will be 30 minute time slots available, and pre-booking in advance is essential. Please email jenna.johnson@salford.gov.uk to book your slot on the above dates.

School applications – KS2/KS3

  • To be confirmed

School applications – nursery/reception

  • To be confirmed

Preparation for secondary transition/appeals

  • To be confirmed

Education for extended duties

  • To be confirmed

Please contact virtualschoolteam@salford.gov.uk to book on to any of the above.

Training for carers

Training (via Microsoft Teams)

School Applications – KS2/KS3

  • To be confirmed

School applications – nursery/reception

  • To be confirmed

Preparation for secondary transition/appeals

  • To be confirmed

School readiness

  • To be confirmed

GCSE readiness

  • To be confirmed

SEND and EHCP processes

  • To be confirmed

Please contact virtualschoolteam@salford.gov.uk to book on to any of the above.

Training for governors

Statutory Duties for Governors: Cared for Children – via Microsoft Teams

  • To be confirmed

For any queries in the meantime contact virtualschoolteam@salford.gov.uk 

More dates will be added throughout the academic year.

How to book

Please contact virtualschoolteam@salford.gov.uk to book on to any of the above, to obtain further information or to arrange to discuss delivery of your bespoke training requirements.

This page was last updated on 6 October 2026

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