Our first Research Skills Conference
Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) Leicestershire hosted its first research skills conference for Leicestershire County Council staff on 14 November 2024.
National Apprenticeship Week / ASK Programme
The ASK Programme are hosting a series of free events during National Apprenticeship Week.
Opportunities for year 12 students who are thinking university could be an option next year!
Applications are now open for the Sutton Trust Summer Schools – free summer residentials for year 12 students!
Careers Fair - 2 February 2023
We're pleased to announce the Leicester City Council and Leicestershire Council's Careers Fair.
My Books, My Story Celebration Event
On Sunday 2nd October Curve Theatre in Leicester hosted a hugely successful presentation event for the My Books, My Story project.
My Books, My Story virtual exhibition
Following the success of the "My Books, My Story" Highcross exhibition, the work of our young people has gone virtual.
What to expect in the Early Years Foundation Stage
The Early Years Foundation Stage is a a busy time in a child's development.
Children in Care: ‘My Books My Story’ exhibition in the Highcross Shopping Centre, Leicester
The Virtual School's Year of Reading has come to a close after 12 months of highlighting the joy of reading to our children in care.
Voices 2022: The national writing competition for children in and leaving care
The creative writing competition for Children in Care and Care Leavers aged 4-25 is now open!
Wishing you all a great 2022!
This year’s Leicestershire Virtual School calendar is the sole work of one of our young people enrolled on a college photography course.
Year of Reading 2021/22 - Sponsored Summer Reading Challenge
As you are all aware 2021/22 is The Virtual School’s Year of Reading and we are delighted to launch our Sponsored Summer Reading Challenge.
If you go down to the woods today...
You’re sure to have a great time just like children from the Leicestershire Virtual School did with their carers and foster-siblings last weekend.
Terrible Tales in Leicestershire are back!
We’ve finally been able to reschedule our first Terrible Tales sessions, and more are on the way soon so keep a look out!
Talking about Starting School Video for parents and carers
The Early Years Inclusion and Childcare Service has created a video for parents/carers entitled ‘Talking about starting school’.
2021-22 Year of Reading
2020 was a year unlike any other and 2021 looks likely to continue in the same vein. So while things are topsy-turvy, we’re starting our exciting year of reading!
Adoption UK’s Adoption Barometer
Adoption UK have launched the surveys for their third annual Adoption Barometer, which are open for completion by adopters, prospective adopters and adopted adults until 28th February.
Terrible Tales - 2020/21
Leicestershire Virtual School in collaboration with Communities and Wellbeing Heritage Service presents Terrible Tales in Leicestershire.
Tips for supporting pre-school children transitioning to primary school
The Leicestershire Educational Psychology Service, in conjunction with the Leicestershire Virtual School, have written advice for carers of children transitioning from pre-school to primary school in the autumn term.
Silly Summer News from Leicestershire Libraries
Leicestershire Libraries' latest newsletter is now available.