The Virtual School Development Academy
CMP and Pearson Publishing are pleased to announce the launch of the Virtual School Development Academy to provide extensive knowledge, advice and support to Virtual Schools at this time of rapid change and development of the role and function of the Virtual School model.
The Virtual School Development Academy provides a range of knowledge resources, regular updates on best practice and latest developments in raising educational attainment of vulnerable children as well as a range of accredited training courses, expert seminars and conferences to provide a forum for thinking, discussion and development.
The Virtual School Development Academy and the journals included in the membership package is led by a highly experienced team of academics, policy and practice experts as well as children and young people with care experience.
Why are Virtual Schools Becoming Members
- Membership of a National Network of Virtual School Heads and Virtual School Professionals with networking and communication opportunities
- Keep up to date with the latest in best practice, policy and legislative developments in the field of Virtual Schools and Raising Educational Attainment and Attendance
- Information and Knowledge resources for Virtual Schools, Designated Teachers, Head Teachers, Children’s Social Care Professionals and Supporting Professionals
- Online forum for sharing best practice and information between Virtual Schools
- Exclusive invitations to events, seminars and consultation opportunities
- Significant discounts on Virtual School Development Academy Knowledge Products including conferences, training, publications, toolkits and other services from our partners
Benefits:
Virtual Schools Journal: Achieving Excellence in Education for Vulnerable Children. This will be packed with best practice, examples of Virtual School Work from across the country, research in raising educational attainment and attendance, national interviews with politicians and policy leaders in the field of Looked After Children and views and experiences of Virtual School Heads, Staff, Designated Teachers, School Governors, Social Workers and Children/Young People Looked After. (Quarterly)
- Pull out supplement from the Virtual Schools Journal for Virtual School Governors, Designated Governors, Lead Members and Head Teachers.
- Monthly e-shot with the latest in policy and best practice news in raising educational attainment and the role of the Virtual School.
- E-mail alerts about new legislation, examples of best practice and policy updates as they occur, including opportunities to participate in national consultations and research projects in raising educational attainment.
- Designated Teacher Journal: Supporting Looked After Children to Achieve Excellence in Education. Provided to all Designated Teachers in your Local Authority with best practice, policy, research, tips and resources and practical examples of how Designated Teachers are carrying out their role across the country (Termly). One page of this can be provided to the Virtual School to insert your local news and views (optional fee of £250 per issue which includes typesetting, design of the page and suggestions from the editorial team of what it might include.
- Access to our online Virtual Schools Best Practice news and information site with access rights to upload examples of your best practice. This site will contain examples of policies and procedures for Virtual Schools and a forum for sharing information or asking for advice from other Virtual School Heads (including exclusive media streaming of work in virtual schools and interviews with leaders in best practice, national politicians, policy and research leads.
Furthermore, membership includes:
- 20% off all Care Matters Partnership Conferences, including the Annual Virtual School’s Conference Jan 2011
- 20% off all Care Matters Partnership Training and Workforce Development Solutions
- 20% off all Care Matters Partnership and Pearson Publishing Publications and Toolkits
- Exclusive invitations to receptions, national and regional events focused on the development of Virtual Schools and raising educational attainment of vulnerable children
- Annual Commissioning resource book for Virtual Schools listing external services available for Virtual Schools to assist in PEA spend and making the best use of your budgets
Fees:
- Annual Membership for Virtual Schools: £499+VAT
- Private Sector Membership: £699+VAT
Virtual School Development Academy Sponsorship
The Virtual School Development Academy has a range of vehicles for other companies and services to communicate with potential clients. These include:
Sponsorship
Sponsorship of the Virtual School Academy is £4,000 per annum and includes:
- A page in every issue of Virtual School Journal for editorial about their products or services
- ½ page in the Virtual School Designated Teacher newsletter
- A banner on the Virtual School Development Academy ‘micro-site’ and a page for online content
- Sponsorship and Exhibition Package at our Annual Virtual School National Conference
- One free place at all of our conferences, seminars and events for Virtual Schools
- Tailored marketing package with advice from a dedicated account manager on how to get the best out of the Virtual School Development Academy
Advertising
Advertising in the Virtual School Development Academy publications:
- Full Page (£500)
- Half Page (£300)
- Quarter Page (£200)
- Banner Advert on website (£300 per month)
- Advert on website (£200 per month)
- Best Practice online / Video Example of Service (£1,000 for 12 months – production not included)
For sponsorship and advertising opportunities, please contact Clare Wenham or call 0203 393 7394.