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
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
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
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
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
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