Croydon Virtual School

Our aim to better the educational and employment outcomes, as well as the life chances, of each and every child who passes through or stays in the care of us.

VS nest training app

VS nest, developed by Virtual School Croydon in partnership with Anspear, is a mobile-friendly training app designed to:

  • equip professionals and families with trauma-informed knowledge and tools
  • promote consistent understanding of trauma across education, social care, and family support
  • encourage uptake and sustained use of the app across sectors

How to access the app

Users can select their role from the following list and register to access the nest app for free:

Why use nest

  • free and CPD-accredited
  • designed for busy professionals-each module takes just 15-20 minutes
  • covers key topics: trauma, attachment, emotional regulation, inclusion
  • accessible on your phone, tablet, or desktop

Downloads

Nest presentation for social care (PDF, 1.3MB)
Nest presentation for carers (PDF, 1.1MB)
Nest presentation for educational professionals (PDF, 1.7MB)