Education Matters: Inspiring Ambition and Aspiration for Children in Care

Peterborough Virtual School hosted our first conference in September 2024 to a mixed audience of delegates including head teachers and designated teachers, social care colleagues and carers.

Delegates were welcomed by the Executive Director of Children's Services, John Gregg before listening to a presentation delivered by the Virtual School. Delegates then selected to attend 2 workshops from a selection which included:

• Level Up - Effective Use of the Pupil Premium Plus Grant
• Curriculum Hotspots
• An Introduction to Developmental Trauma using Virtual Reality
• Every Minute Counts: Attendance Matters
• Post-16 Options
• Reach for the Stars: Careers Advice and Guidance

After a networking lunch, Kriss Akabusi delivered a powerful keynote speech which was both inspiring and passionate.