On the last day of term, we wanted to say thank you to everyone who supports our young people, making a positive difference to their lives. We hope you all have an enjoyable and restful Christmas break! 🤗🎄

📣The Coram Voices National Creative Writing Competition is now open for Children in Care and Care Leavers aged 4 - 25 years old. Entries close on 23rd March 2025 and the theme is ‘My Voice’😊 For more info and how to enter: coramvoice.org.uk/latest/voices-… Coram Voice #CoramVoices2025

We’re excited to support #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek with @_place2be ! This year’s theme is ‘Know Yourself, Grow Yourself,’ encouraging self-discovery and growth. Stay tuned for more interesting posts from the VSK Participation Team this week! #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek

It's Day 1 of National Apprenticeship Week! Meet Georgie, who started as an apprentice in the VSK Participation Team and has now moved up to a new position within the team. #SkillsForLife #naw2025 Watch the video: youtube.com/shorts/xyGDY44…

#EmployerTuesday: Celebrating VSK's apprenticeship programme! Since 2012, 43 apprentices have achieved their career goals with us. 📚✨ 🔸 25 Level 2, 19 Level 3, 1 Level 4 qualifications 🔸 85% pass rate 🎉 🔸 Success in functional skills and GCSEs #NAW2025 #VSK

We kicked off the school holiday week with the OCYPC Extra Council in Herne Bay, discussing the Kent Pledge (the promises Kent County Council makes to its young people in care) and ways to promote it. We also enjoyed decorating wellbeing boxes! #SpeakUpBeHeard

✨ OCYPC Magic Council Group 📷 have enjoyed another workshop making well-being boxes and making suggestions on what skills they would like to develop to help them become more independent. #FebruaryHalfTerm #Magic #SEND

Fantastic first meeting of the APPG on Inclusion & Nurture in Education! Joining forces with Sarah Hall MP, Darren Mott OBE, Marie Goldman MP 🔶, Vikki Slade MP 🔶💙 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 and many others to champion inclusion and nurture. Thank you to all involved James Roach Virtual School Kent London's Violence Reduction Unit

It was great to see so many young people yesterday exploring job and apprenticeship opportunities and attending creative workshops! Ashley John-Baptiste inspired us with his speech, and we ended the day with an extract from "Belongings" by Tangled Feet. #VSKNoLimitsConference

📚 Unlock the Power of Reading! 📚 Upcoming Event: Don't miss out on our exciting workshops for students in Year 5 to Year 8! Closing Date for Booking: 1st April 2025 Foster carers, please check your emails for more details! *All young people must be accompanied by an adult.

✍️ VSK Writing Competition: No Limits! ✍️ This is a writing competition with no limits! Write about anything you want, add pictures, create a comic strip, or present it in any style you like. Closing Date for entries: Sunday, 1st June at midnight!

Our North Kent team are all dressed in green and ready to support Wear It Green Day! 💚 #WearItGreen #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Harper is a member of our Children Who Care Council, a group for the children of our foster carers. She recently worked with our team to create a video encouraging others to consider fostering. Well done Harper! 👏 #Fostering #ChildrenWhoCare youtu.be/daBiQlRjCf0

On Monday 9th June the East Kent Team welcomed Jeremy Indika to our Forum. He spoke powerfully on grooming and safeguarding beyond the paperwork. A moving, informative morning which everyone found extremely useful.

It was great to see two of our Apprentice Participation Workers, Jack and Kiron, meeting Minister Janet Daby today in their roles as A National Voice Ambassadors. Coram Voice

We had great fun at our Fairytale Adoption Picnic on Saturday! From crafting magical creations and planting fairy gardens, to tie-dye fun and face painting, plus a hilarious show from our magician, it was a day to remember! Adoption Partnership South East Froggle Parties

A truly special day with the ridiculously talented Michael Rosen 💙💙🎓🎓 NICE 爷爷 and Zohab Zee Khan performing for children in Kent today Leeds Castle, Kent. Thank you Virtual School Kent for having us!

🌟 What a night at the VSK Post 16 Awards! 🌟 We celebrated the amazing achievements of our young people – your resilience and success inspire us all! 💛 Big thanks to everyone who made it special. #VSKPost16 #KentYoungPeople #CelebratingSuccess

It was great to celebrate the talent of our young people who entered our first writing competition. We had a wonderful afternoon listening to Michael Rosen 💙💙🎓🎓 NICE 爷爷 and Zohab Zee Khan, enjoying the perfect weather at Leeds Castle, Kent ! Ellie at Speaking of Books #WritingCompetition #VSK

At our VSK No Limits Writing Competition Awards, we were treated to a surprise rap performance by the incredible Michael Rosen 💙💙🎓🎓 NICE 爷爷 and Zohab Zee Khan! Leeds Castle, Kent #VSKNoLimits #ChildrenInCareAwards #KCC