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Education Forum June 2025

Celebrating ten years of Virtual School Head Teachers in Scotland

In June, we hosted a special, extended version of our online event, to share the development of the work of the Virtual School Head teachers in Scotland, and how they are contributing to supporting the education of care experienced learners.

The online meeting followed the official launch of a new evidence-informed Virtual School Head Teachers Role Profile - a key national resource developed by practitioners, researchers and policy makers to support high quality practice.

During the session, attendees heard about:

  • The themes and issues from research and practice which impact on the Virtual School Head Teacher role
  • How the Role Profile will increase visibility and promote a better understanding of what Virtual School Head Teachers do
  • The ways in which Virtual School Head Teachers, and the Network, are contributing to supporting the education of care experienced learners

Download the transcript

Download Dr Neil Harrison's slides

Download Craig McCreadie's slides

Download Michael Bettencourt's slides


About the Education Forum

At CELCIS, we are privileged to convene and coordinate a free, open-access network of practitioners and leaders who are involved or interested in the education of children with experience of care, and their families. We encourage and facilitate opportunities for practitioners to come together in a reflective, challenging and enabling space.

Membership is free and open to anyone with an interest in this area of education. We have members who are students, foster carers, health visitors, teachers and academics - so many different roles are represented.

To find out more about the Forum, visit the Education Forum webpage