Virtual School - Resources for CLA and Previously CLA
- Bridging the Gap. Giving Adopted Children An Equal Chance In School (PDF 1MB)
- Survival In School (PDF 2MB)
- Welcoming an adopted child into the primary school (PDF 351KB)
- Goodbyes and Transitions (PDF 157KB)
- School Trips - Reducing Trip Trauma (PDF 128KB)
- Improving the attainment of looked after children in primary school guidance for schools
- Bridging the Gap. Giving Adopted Children An Equal Chance In School (PDF 1.2MB)
- Key Questions for Secondary Schools (PDF 344KB)
- Survival In Secondary School (PDF 2.2MB)
- Welcoming Adopted Child (PDF 350KB)
- Goodbyes and Transitions (PDF 157KB)
- School Trips - Reducing Trip Trauma (PDF 128KB)
- Improving the attainment of looked after children in secondary schools guidance for schools
Transitions can be very difficult for Previously CLA, the following considerations should be made:
- Work with all professionals to create an agreed transition plan so everyone knows the full accurate situation and who is responsible for what
- Take away as many anxieties as possible - visit prior to the start date, meet new staff, create a transition book with photographs, find a school buddy at the new setting,
- Make sure all possessions travel with the child - all school work,
- Facilitate meaningful hellos/goodbyes with key staff
- Create space and provide an appropriate adult to talk through what and why things are changing
Further advice and information can be accessed at:
Useful Information can be found below:
The neuroscience of attachment - key messages
Attachment Styles and their Impact On Learning and Behaviour
Find out information about the Children in Care Council