Pa gymorth a ddarperir i ysgolion i gefnogi canlyniadau addysg a chyrhaeddiad plant a phobl ifanc sydd â phrofiad o fod mewn gofal, a sut mae'r Gweinidog yn sicrhau y bydd y cymorth yn mynd i'r afael ag anghenion penodol ac unigol y plentyn sydd â phrofiad o fod mewn gofal yn hytrach nag anghenion cyffredinol grŵp ehangach?
We remain committed to improving educational outcomes for looked after children. The Pupil Development Grant (PDG) includes £5.7m funding in 2023-24 to specifically support care experienced children (PDG LAC). We have also provided £1.2m to local authorities to implement a Virtual Schools Model (VSM) within their area, and gathered early insights into the different structures, implementation processes and perceived impacts.
The VSM pilot complements other provision in local authorities across Wales which support the education of care-experienced children. These include the Looked After Children Education Coordinator role; Personal Education Plans and the provision of trauma informed training for practitioners.