Last updated:
29th January 2025
Wokingham Virtual School
This page provides some basic information about the Wokingham Virtual School and resources for young people and carers. Visit our separate dedicated website at this link for more information.
Contacting the Virtual School
For more information please contact VirtualSchool.Admin@wokingham.gov.uk.
The Virtual School Website
The Virtual School have a separate website at the link below which gives details of available resources and training.
https://www.wokinghamvirtualschool.co.uk
Laptop/tablet computer
Wokingham Children in Care are entitled to a laptop computer or tablet to use for homework, leisure, etc. The devices are provided with support for four years. Care Leavers that are actively engaging with some form of continuing education and have at least 1 year remaining of their course also have the same entitlement.
The latest version of the document/leaflet with more details and the order form are available below.
Support for most Children in Care/Care Leaver tablets and laptops is provided via Stone Computers. There are 3 options to access Stone support:
- email support@stonegroup.co.uk
- Phone 0844 880 2366 or 01785 786 700 (reception – ask for support)
- Internet/raise a support ticket: https://www.stonegroup.co.uk/contact/raise-a-support-ticket/
Support is available 8am-6pm Mon-Fri, via telephone or email (excluding Bank Holidays).
Those contacting Stone support will need to provide the serial number of the device as that is used for identification purposes.
A small proportion of devices have been sourced from other suppliers. Devices that aren't supported by Stone are supported by local company Waterman Solutions: 0118 324 1133 or support@watermansolutions.co.uk Support is available during office hours 8:30am – 5:30pm Monday to Friday. You may be asked for the serial number of the device so that Waterman Solutions know it is a genuine request.
Music Tuition
Wokingham Children in Care are entitled to free specialist instrumental or vocal music tuition if they request it. Care Leavers that are actively engaging with some form of continuing education also have the same entitlement. Subject to the availability of suitable teachers, the tuition can be on most common instruments such as flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, violin, cello, guitar or keyboard/piano. It can also be vocal (singing) lessons.
A document with more details and the application form are available below.