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Evaluation of virtual school heads (VSHs) and pupil premium
Evaluation of the virtual school heads national extension to all children with a social worker and evaluation of the Pupil Premium Plus post-16 programme.
Applies to England
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Phases one and two of the evaluation address:
- how the programmes have been implemented
- how stakeholders have responded
- barriers and facilitators to delivery
- early signs of success
The findings will inform how these programmes are delivered for the next 3 years and provide evidence to:
- the Department for Education
- virtual school heads
- allied stakeholders
Updates to this page
Published 15 December 2022
Last updated 31 August 2025
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Added 'Evaluation of the extension of virtual school heads鈥� duties to children with a social worker (final report)'.
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Added 'Phase two: Pupil Premium Plus post-16 evaluation (interim report)'.
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Added 'Phase two: evaluation of the extension of virtual school heads鈥� duties to children with a social worker (interim report)'.
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First published.