WEST MIDLANDS PARTNERSHIP

The partnership is committed to enabling young people in care and care leavers to achieve their potential in Post 16 education.

It comprises:

‘Virtual Heads’ a statutory post in any Local Authority with responsibility for the education of young people in care.

Further Education and Training Providers

Social Care

Careers

Partners recognise that the best outcomes are achieved through working together and the agreement clarifies this support and challenge relationship.

Here is what one partner says about the effectiveness of this way of working

‘The LSPA enables us to give the best support for our learners in care and to show our commitment to them. Being able to contact key people, especially our linked Careers Adviser, means we can all work together in responding quickly and working towards solutions if any issues arise. We are extremely proud of the young people who succeed with us-and try very hard to help those who struggle. The Agreement allows us to develop ‘best practice’ and to move forward in our work with these vulnerable learners.’