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 Posted by Andrew Henderson on 20th November 2023
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 Posted by Andrew Henderson on 12th November 2023
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 Posted by Andrew Henderson on 23rd October 2023
Empowering Every Child: Welfare Call’s Commitment to SEND
In the challenging landscape of child welfare and education, ensuring that every child’s unique needs are met is paramount. Not only are local authorities responsible for maintaining a clear, accessible local offer of services to support children and young people… Read more Posted by Andrew Henderson on 2nd October 2023
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 Posted by Andrew Henderson on 23rd September 2023
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 Posted by Andrew Henderson on 23rd August 2023
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 Posted by Andrew Henderson on 23rd August 2023
Discover Your Future with Welfare Call Group: Visit us at the Barnsley Careers Fair on Weds 30th August 2023
Are you a recent graduate, eager to embark on an exciting career journey? Or perhaps you find yourself at a crossroads, seeking a new path filled with growth and opportunities.
We’re delighted to announce our participation in the upcoming Barnsley … Read more Posted by Andrew Henderson on 28th July 2023
Case Study: Utilising Data to Enhance Support for CIN and CP Children in Virtual Schools with AfC Virtual School and College
Background
Suzanne Parrott is the Executive Headteacher of AfC Virtual School and College and is the Associate Director for the education standards of children with a social worker. AfC Virtual School supports the education of all children looked after who… Read more Posted by Andrew Henderson on 13th June 2023
Our Attendance Service Continues to Expand: Welcome to Welfare Call
Attendance Monitoring data is a vital tool allowing Authorities to take control and react where problems arise and strive for improvements in their absenteeism and exclusion figures.
We already work with more than 75% of Local Authorities to ensure that… Read more Posted by Andrew Henderson on 17th April 2023
Reflections on the NAVSH conference 2023
A massive thank you to everyone who came to say hello and chat with us at the NAVSH conference 2023.
We had a fantastic two days at the event and as always it was lovely to catch up with… Read more Posted by Andrew Henderson on 31st March 2023
Cyber Essentials: Some big changes made in 2022
In January, the NCSC announced an update of the Cyber Essentials technical controls. This move was part of a regular review of the scheme to ensure it keeps evolving as the threat landscape and technologies change.
That update was… Read more Posted by Chris Johnson on 7th March 2023
Come and meet us at the NAVSH 2023 Annual Conference in Manchester, Weds 8th & Thurs 9th March 2023
This week we’re taking part in the NAVSH annual conference at the Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester on Weds 8th & Thurs 9th March 2023. We’re very much looking forward to seeing you all during the two-day… Read more Posted by Andrew Henderson on 6th March 2023
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 Matthew Mann on 14th February 2023
Welfare Call accepted for the government G-Cloud 13 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 13. The G-Cloud framework is an initiative that the Government began in 2012 to provide UK… Read morePosted by Andrew Henderson on 12th December 2022
National Mourning Closure : Monday 19th September
As you will probably be aware Britain has been given an extra bank holiday for the day of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral on Monday September 19th. The DfE has confirmed that all schools and colleges should close on the bank… Read morePosted by Andrew Henderson on 13th September 2022
Celebrating Success: Internal Staff Changes
We have recently conducted internal interviews for two senior posts and are pleased to announce the following internal staff changes:
Rebecca Fevers – Head of Product Development
Rebecca has worked for Welfare Call for over ten years and over… Read more Posted by Andrew Henderson on 28th June 2022
Welfare Call Forum: Give us your views
For the last two years, we have been unable to host our annual forums (usually hosted in Leeds and central London in November) due to the impact which COVID has had. Instead, we have hosted and conducted a series of… Read more Posted by Andrew Henderson on 22nd June 2022
Increased government focus on children with a social worker: how do you monitor CiN & CP attendance?
On the 6th May 2022, the DfE published a guidance document named Working together to improve school attendance. The guidance is intended to help schools, academy trusts, governing bodies, and local authorities maintain high levels of school attendance. It… Read more Posted by Andrew Henderson on 8th May 2022
Youth Justice Board to Pilot Supported Accommodation Scheme for Children In Custody
The Youth Justice Board (YJB) is working with London councils to establish a specialist supported accommodation programme as an alternative to placing young people in custody.
The board wants to pilot a bespoke supported setting to address the high number… Read more Posted by Andrew Henderson on 27th April 2022