Training, Events, Resources and E-learning

New to Role Designated Teacher training

This training is necessary for all Designated Teachers and staff delegated to carry out Designated Teacher role.

This training is for Designated Teachers who are new to the role. The training will cover the role and responsibilities of Designated Teachers in promoting and supporting the educational achievement of looked after children and previously looked after children.

The training will consider:

• Personal Education Plans
• Pupil Premium Plus
• The role of the Designated Teacher
• Barriers that looked after children face in education
• Interventions and practices that support the educational achievement of looked after and previously looked after children.

Our Education Officer for Children Previously-looked-after and/or in Kinship comes along to share updates, answer questions and signpost to useful resources and services for these cohorts.

Wednesday 6th May 2026
Time: 09:30 – 12:30 

Venue: Microsoft Teams Virtual School staff leading the training: Kelley Bhagvanji (Interim Service Manager)

Designated Teacher Network Sessions

The network sessions are appropriate for all DTs and staff delegated to carry out the Designated Teacher role. Please note that attendees are advised to attend both of the Designated Teacher network sessions available this academic year.This session is an opportunity for the Virtual School to share relevant information and evidence-based good practice with colleagues who have statutory responsibilities for children in care in Nottingham City Schools. Designated Teachers will be encouraged to share their experiences and establish links with colleagues with similar roles and responsibilities across the authority.Our Education Officer for Children Previously looked after and/or in Kinship comes along to share updates, answer questions and signpost to useful resources and services for these cohorts.

Wednesday 25th February 2026
Time: 13:00 – 15:30
Venue: Microsoft Teams

Virtual School staff leading the session: Kelley Bhagvanji (Interim Service Manager)/Kaylie Thompson (Education Support Officer)

Wednesday 3rd June 2026
Time: 09:30 – 12:00
Venue: Microsoft Teams

Virtual School staff leading the session: Kelley Bhagvanji (Interim Service Manager)/Kaylie Thompson (Education Support Officer)

Adoption East Midlands:

Adoption East Midlands (AEM) is our regional adoption agency. They support families with a wide range of services and support. Their dedicated Education team can work directly with schools and parents offering training and 1:1 advice.

Kinship:

The Kinship Charity provide training, workshops and support groups for Kinship Carers. Free training and events for kinship carers | Kinship

You can book your place using the online training booking form

click here to book

If you are having problems accessing the online booking form, please contact the Virtual School via email: thevirtualschool@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Please ensure you only book training relevant to your role and responsibilities. Some of the content covered in training may relate specifically to Nottingham City schools and staff.

Once training has been requested, using the link, participants will receive a team’s invite a week prior to the training session taking place. Please do not forward this email on, colleagues must book individually via the link.

Cancellations:

Places on our training are limited, it is therefore important you contact the Virtual School on 0115 8764692 or by emailing thevirtualschool@nottinghamcity.gov.uk within 48 hours of the training taking place if you are unable to attend so we can release your place to another person.

We aim to always deliver training as scheduled, however, there may be rare occasions when we have to cancel training at short notice. In such incidents we will inform delegates as soon as possible before the date the training is due to be delivered. It is therefore important to provide a means of contact when booking training in case we need to get in touch.