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

Posted by on 28th November 2024

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

Posted by on 18th November 2024

Welfare Call accepted for G-Cloud 14 framework

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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

Posted by on 12th November 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

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 more

Posted by on 12th December 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 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 on 27th April 2022

Pupil Premium allocations and conditions of grant for 2022-2023

The goal of the pupil premium grant(PPG) is to raise the educational attainment of disadvantaged pupils of all abilities to help them reach their potential. The government has just published its Pupil Premium allocations and conditions of grant for 2022-2023Read more

Posted by on 28th March 2022

Further £16.6m Funding Confirmed for Virtual Schools by Will Quince MP

Last month saw the return of the National Association of Virtual School Heads Conference as an in-person event at London’s Earls Court. It was great to catch up with virtual heads in person after working alongside them remotely for so… Read more

Posted by on 24th March 2022