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
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
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 2022-2023… Read more Posted by Andrew Henderson 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 Andrew Henderson on 24th March 2022
Lisa Linscott & Dorset Virtual School: Our Journey with Welfare Call
Lisa Linscott is Virtual School Head and Principal Teacher at Dorset Council. The Virtual School provides education for children in care (CiC), and also for previously looked after children (PLAC). Its mission is to improve the education and life… Read more Posted by Andrew Henderson on 28th February 2022
The use of Pupil Premium Plus to Improve Educational Outcomes for Looked After Children
A recent paper written by Bath Spa University highlighted the variations in how different virtual schools allocate and manage Pupil Premium allocations, and the need to be able to measure and isolate the impact of PP+.
As identified in this… Read more Posted by Andrew Henderson on 25th February 2022
NAVSH Conference 2022: How to widen the brief without losing the plot
We are really looking forward to seeing you all in person at the NAVSH conference on 16th – 17th March 2022 at Earl’s Court, London.
This year’s theme is “How to widen the brief without losing the plot” so we’ll… Read more Posted by Andrew Henderson on 17th February 2022
Cyber Essentials : 2021 Confirmed Compliant
“Despite the challenges and substantial changes in working practices over the last 12 months, as we all get used to a new ‘normal’ we are delighted to say that our security processes have met the everything 2020 could throw at… Read more Posted by Chris Johnson on 14th December 2021
How can we help Virtual School heads get children in care the education they need?
An article caught my eye earlier this month on the challenges of getting children in care the education they need. It goes on to say that Virtual School heads lack the powers they need in the face of “pushback” from… Read more Posted by Andrew Henderson on 17th November 2021
Welfare Call accredited for the government G-Cloud 12 framework
We’re happy to announce that we’ve once again been accepted on the latest iteration of the Government certified Digital Marketplace framework, G-Cloud 12.
The G-Cloud framework is an initiative that the Government began in 2012 to provide UK public… Read more Posted by Andrew Henderson on 2nd February 2021
A VERY Happy New Year, and welcome to Somerset, Tower Hamlets & Waltham Forest
Welcome back one and all after the festive break. Welfare Call hopes the New Year has started as well for you as it has for us.
Another month brings more good news for us, and we can announce that… Read more Posted by Andrew Henderson on 17th January 2017