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Date Printed: 11/07/2025
Families Information Service Hub (FISH) (01482)396469 Email:fish@eastriding.gov.uk

Provider Name:Vulnerable Children's Education Team (VCET) / Virtual School
Provider Type:Family Services
Address:East Riding Of Yorkshire Council,
County Hall,
Cross Street,
Beverley,HU17 9BA
Telephone:01482 39400 Option 7
Email:vcet@eastriding.gov.uk
Web Site:https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/living/children-and-families/childrens-social-care/children-in-care/vulnerable-children-education-team/
Service Description:The responsibilities of the virtual school include:

implementing the statutory responsibilities for looked after children and previously looked after children
managing the allocation and the effective use of the LAC Premium Grant for East Riding looked after children
organising and chairing the termly Personal Education Plan (PEP) meeting for East Riding looked after children including children placed outside the East Riding local education authority
promoting the education of children with a social worker
delivering training for designated teachers, social workers, foster carers and other professionals to help understand the issues and challenges faced by looked after children and previously looked after children
monitoring and reporting on the educational progress, attainment and attendance of East Riding looked after children
promoting high aspiration and raising achievement through challenge, support and targeted intervention.
How is the virtual school staffed?

Age Groups:Up to 25 years
Costs:Free
Daily Session Times:
  • Monday: 08:30 - 17:00
  • Tuesday: 08:30 - 17:00
  • Wednesday: 08:30 - 17:00
  • Thursday: 08:30 - 17:00
  • Friday: 08:30 - 16:30
Availability:Open All Year
Registered for 9m-2yr Old Funding:No
Registered for 2yr Old Funding (for childcare providers only):No
Registered for 3/4yr Old Funding (for childcare providers only):No