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
What We Can Learn from Sweden’s Covid Strategy: The Importance of Keeping Schools Open
The pandemic disrupted education worldwide, with school closures leaving a profound legacy. In the UK, children faced learning loss, mental health challenges, and social isolation. But Sweden took a different path, keeping most schools open throughout. This decision provides… Read more
The Extended Role of the Virtual School Head in Kinship Care
Last month saw Kinship Care Week (7 – 13 October 2024), an opportunity to raise awareness about the amazing role that kinship carers play in children’s lives and society. It’s essential to acknowledge the incredible work kinship carers do.… Read more
Welfare Call accepted for G-Cloud 14 framework
Welfare Call are happy to announce that we’ve once again been accepted on the latest iteration of the Government certified Digital Marketplace framework, G-Cloud 14. The G-Cloud framework helps make the process of Local Authorities procuring our services significantly easier.… Read more
Kinship Care Week: Recognising and Supporting a Vital Family Role
It’s Kinship Care Week 2024 this week (7–13 October) which is an opportunity to celebrate the incredible role that kinship carers play in children’s lives and society. It’s essential to spotlight kinship carers—those who step up to raise children when… Read more
Supporting a Cause Close to Our Hearts: Welfare Call’s Macmillan Coffee Morning
Last Friday, our team came together to host a Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning, and it was a wonderful reminder of the power of community and compassion. Cancer is something that has touched the lives of many of our… Read more
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
Welfare Call & Cyber Essentials Plus: A Continued Commitment to Maintaining High Data Security Standards
At Welfare Call, we understand the importance of safeguarding sensitive data. In an era where cyber threats are ever-present, ensuring the security of our clients’ and partners’ information is more important than ever. That’s why we are proud to announce… Read more
Online Training: Extranet/Analytics functionality and features
Calling all new Virtual School users or anyone who would like refresher training: the first of our termly repeat training sessions is coming up this Thursday 9th May. Are you a new user eager to unlock the full potential… Read more
Maximising Resources and Minimising Costs: Welfare Call’s Crucial Role in Supporting Local Authorities
In an era of tightening budgets and increasing demands, local authorities are facing unprecedented challenges in delivering essential services and meeting and exceeding their statutory obligations, particularly for vulnerable children and young people. The struggle to balance budgets while ensuring… Read more
Free upcoming Analytics webinars: have you booked your place?
We’ve got a big programme of free Analytics webinars coming up this term – have you booked your place yet? Over the next two weeks in April and May, the team will be running sessions on using our Analytics… Read more
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
Come and meet us at the NAVSH Annual Conference in Birmingham, 11th-12th March 2024
With the NAVSH conference only a week away now, Welfare Call always looks forward to this time of year, when we can catch up with new and familiar faces. Our goody bags are becoming infamous as well (I’ll keep it… Read more
Cyber Essentials Compliant in 2024
Once again, thanks to the efforts of our technical and security teams to meet the new v3.1 Montpellier standard, Welfare Call (LAC) Ltd has been awarded a Cyber Essentials certificate for 2024. You can view the certificate here: https://registry.blockmarktech.com/certificates/73d1e065-0c35-4341-bbd7-3d6efa8c92b6/ and… Read more
Empowering Every Child: Welfare Call’s Commitment to SEND
When it comes to child welfare and education, ensuring that every child’s unique needs are met is crucial. Not only are local authorities responsible for maintaining a clear, accessible local offer of services to support children and young people with… Read more
Come and meet us at the National Children and Adult Services Conference 2023
We’re excited to announce our participation in this year’s National Children and Adult Services Conference, a must-attend event for councillors, directors, senior officers, directors of public health, policymakers and service managers, and any individuals or organisations with responsibilities for… Read more
Bridging the Gap: Welfare Call’s Impact on Education Equality
The pursuit of education equality is a huge challenge for councillors and policymakers. Tackling issues such as the educational attainment gap and child poverty demands innovative solutions that go beyond traditional approaches; it needs a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach. Welfare… Read more
Unifying Services for Better Care: How Welfare Call Leads the Way
In the ever-evolving landscape of health, social care, and education, effective coordination and collaboration are crucial for ensuring the well-being of vulnerable children and young people. Welfare Call stands at the forefront, playing a key role in unifying services to… Read more
Why work for Welfare Call?
Our people are our greatest asset. Help us build our story and be part of something special. What we do Here at The Welfare Call Group, we provide solutions and services to over 100 Local Authorities and organisations throughout… Read more
Empowering Communities and Protecting Vulnerable Individuals: Welfare Call’s Role in Safeguarding
Ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people is a paramount concern to local authorities. The prevalence of issues related to child abuse, neglect, and exploitation demands a robust and comprehensive approach, and Welfare Call stands at the… Read more