Virtual schools have a hugely positive impact on the education of children in care, but there is “little evidence" that they are able to reduce the attainment gap, Ofsted has reported.
Inspectors also found that budget cuts have led to a “significant reduction" in the capacity of virtual schools in some areas.
Virtual schools are established by many local authorities and work across all schools to support achievement and track progress of looked-after children.
In a report focusing on the approach, inspectors praised virtual schools for raising the profile of educational attainment for look-after children, promoting better communication between professionals, and increasing the involvement of carers in children's education.
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