Welfare Call 2025 Annual Forum

Forum 2025

Every Child Included: Insights and Strategies for Virtual School Leaders York Forum Date: Friday 20th June Venue: The Milner York, Station Road, York YO24 1AA View on map London Forum Date: Friday 27th June Venue: Woburn House, 20-24 Tavistock Square,… Read more

Posted by on 24th March 2025

Reflections from the NAVSH Conference 2025: Key Takeaways for Virtual Schools

Last week, we had the privilege of attending the NAVSH Conference in Liverpool, an event that once again proved to be a vital space for Virtual School Heads and professionals dedicated to supporting the most vulnerable children in the… Read more

Posted by on 10th March 2025

Championing Education for Looked-After Children: Welfare Call at the NAVSH Annual Conference 2025

We’re pleased to announce that Welfare Call will be attending and exhibiting at the NAVSH annual conference once again this year. The role of Virtual School Heads (VSHs) has evolved significantly over the last decade, becoming one of the most… Read more

Posted by on 11th February 2025

Why your PEP system might be holding your Virtual School back (and how to fix it)

For Virtual School Heads (VSHs) and their teams, the quality of a Personal Education Plan (PEP) system can make or break their ability to support looked-after children. A poor system doesn’t just create frustration; it undermines efficiency, data accuracy, and,… Read more

Posted by on 11th December 2024

Navigating the Challenges of SEND Management

As SEND Managers in Local Authorities (LAs), you’re at the forefront of ensuring that children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities receive the support they need to thrive. However, the landscape you navigate is increasingly complex, with… Read more

Posted by on 25th September 2024

Reflections on NAVSH Annual Conference 2024

It was another successful NAVSH conference for Welfare Call this year, and we were very proud to be part of NAVSH’s 10 year anniversary celebration. Over the course of the two days, it was not only lovely to see and… Read more

Posted by on 20th March 2024

Electronic PEPs: their rise in popularity and the benefits of moving your PEPs online

Over the last 15 years Welfare Call has witnessed – and been a crucial part of – a fundamental evolvement in the way children’s personal education plans (PEPs) are accessed and completed.   Whilst there is still a proportion of… Read more

Posted by on 14th February 2023