Virtual Schools Forum Highlights: Two Powerful Days of Insight, Connection and Shared Purpose

Over the past fortnight, Welfare Call was proud to host two Virtual Schools Forums – first in York, then in London – bringing together professionals from across the country for two energising days of learning, collaboration, and reflection. With over… Read more

Posted by on 3rd July 2025

A Simpler Way to Procure Trusted Solutions for Virtual Schools: Everything You Need to Know

Finding and procuring education software shouldn’t be an exhausting process. We understand that local authorities and Virtual School Heads need to make confident, informed decisions, especially when it comes to systems supporting vulnerable children.  That’s why many of our customers… Read more

Posted by on 16th June 2025

Building the Golden Record: How Welfare Call’s API Is Powering Data Interoperability for Virtual Schools

The power of data lies not just in what you collect, but in how seamlessly and accurately you can use it. That’s why we’re investing in the development of a new Application Programming Interface (API) designed to enable true data… Read more

Posted by on 15th May 2025

Five Years Strong: How Our Partnership with Wonde Is Powering Better Attendance Monitoring for Virtual Schools

At Welfare Call, our mission has always been clear: support Virtual Schools and Local Authorities to safeguard vulnerable children and improve outcomes. A core part of that mission is ensuring the data we collect is accurate, secure, and timely because… Read more

Posted by on 14th May 2025

Making Every Pound Count: How Welfare Call’s ePEP Optimises Pupil Premium Plus Funding

Virtual School Heads play a vital role in ensuring that looked-after children (CLA) achieve the best possible educational outcomes. A key tool in this effort is Pupil Premium Plus (PP+), funding designed to provide additional support and close the attainment… Read more

Posted by on 30th April 2025

Protecting the Sector: Why Free Use of the Term “ePEP” Matters for Virtual Schools

At Welfare Call, our mission has always been to support Virtual Schools and Local Authorities in delivering the best outcomes for looked-after children. That’s why, when the term “ePEP” – a widely recognised and vital part of our shared language… Read more

Posted by on 27th April 2025

Join Us at the Welfare Call 2025 Annual Forum: Shaping the Future Together

At Welfare Call, we believe that the best solutions are built with our customers, not just for them. That’s why we are delighted to invite our valued colleagues and partners to the Welfare Call 2025 Annual Forum — an invitation-only… Read more

Posted by on 3rd April 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

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

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

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

Posted by on 30th September 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 & 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

Posted by on 2nd July 2024

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

Posted by on 7th May 2024

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 AnalyticsRead more

Posted by on 20th April 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

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

Posted by on 4th March 2024

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

Posted by on 15th February 2024

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 on 20th November 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 on 23rd August 2023
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