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 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, 22KB)​

For PLAC resources for schools, download the following documents:

• PLAC offer (Word, 56KB)
• Virtual school PLAC leaflet (PDF, 981KB)
• PLAC Education Plan template (Word, 42KB)