The Virtual School provides access to a multidisciplinary team through strong links with the many individuals, teams, schools and agencies that are involved in supporting the education of children in care. The Virtual School also provides advice and guidance to previously looked after children and young people and all children with a social worker.

The team consists of a head teacher, Operations Manager, two Advisory Teachers, nine Education Officers, an Office Manager and Administrator.

The service is managed by Children and Education Directorate