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. It is an initiative that the Government began in 2012 to provide UK public sector […]
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 their parents are unable to. While the importance of kinship care often goes under-recognised, these […]
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 pressures from Ofsted, budget constraints, and a lack of clarity regarding the effectiveness of provisions. […]
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 the well-being of communities is a delicate act, often requiring innovative solutions to optimise resources […]
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 a secret as to what’s in store this year), so feel free to pop over […]
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 SEND and their families, but they also need to keep education and care provision under […]
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 children and adult services in the statutory, voluntary and private sectors. The conference is a […]
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 Call plays a pivotal role in promoting education equality through data-driven insights and support services […]
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 create a seamless and integrated approach. Data Interoperability: Building the ‘Golden Record’ One of […]
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 come into care in the boroughs of Kingston-upon-Thames, Richmond-upon Thames and the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead […]