Kinship Care
People become kinship carers in different ways and for different reasons. In many communities, raising children within their wider family is normal. For some carers, a crisis leads to the arrangement. More information is available on the Kinship website.
One of our key priorities for Children in Kinship Arrangements is to promote practice that supports childrens attendance and engagement in education. Virtual School support is typically provided for children and young people up to the age of 18 years, and can extend to age 25 for those still in education, including post-16 students.
Please take a look at the Kinship Flowchart (Word, 184KB) which shows different avenues for individuals to access support and guidance.
If you require further support for a child, please complete a Student Profile or email virtual.school@essex.gov.uk