What is the Virtual Staff College?
Formally launched in Summer 1999, the College is a professional development company limited by guarantee and owned by the Association of Directors of Children's Services
It designs and organises professional development opportunities for local authority education and children's services managers, advisers and other professionals working in the management and delivery of services to children, young people and families throughout the UK. It is supported by a wide range of organisations such as the Association of Directors of Education in Scotland (ADES), The Association of Directors of Education in Wales (ADEW) , The Regional Training Unit (RTU) in Northern Ireland, The Improvement and Development Agency (I&DeA), The Department for Children Schools and Families, The Welsh Assembly Government and the Scottish Government Education and LIfelong Learning Department.
Mission Statement
The College's mission is to promote the professional development and competence of all staff working in the strategic management and operational delivery of education and children's services in local authorities and their stakeholders and, through this, increase the capacity of LAs to respond to change. The College is "virtual" in that in it does not own buildings nor does it deliver through a formal infastructure but instead works in partnership with other organisations to deliver professional development opportunities, seminars, courses, activities and other tools to meet the needs of public service professionals. A brochure describing the College's products and services is available. For copies please contact the VSC office in Manchester or Email the College Chief Executive on: anton.florek@virtualstaffcollege.co.uk
