Previously looked-after children (PLAC)

In September 2021, virtual schools became strategic leaders for children from 0 to 18 years assessed as being in need. This means children who currently have or previously had a social worker.

For more information about this download our New Duty for Children Known to Social Care document (Word, 36KB)​.

For other local PLAC guidance for schools and professionals about our PLAC services download the following documents:

• FAQs for schools and other professionals working with previously looked after children (Word, 60KB)
• FAQs for parents and carers of previously looked after children (Word, 56KB)
• Our offer for previously looked after children (Word, 60KB)​

For PLAC resources for schools download the following documents:

• PLAC wording to go on a school communication (Word, 20KB)
• Pupil premium plus - annual school census letter (Word, 28KB)
• Provision plan for previously looked after children (Word, 24KB)