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 Andrew Henderson on 23rd August 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
Our Attendance Service Continues to Expand: Welcome to Welfare Call
Attendance Monitoring data is a vital tool allowing Authorities to take control and react where problems arise and strive for improvements in their absenteeism and exclusion figures.
We already work with more than 75% of Local Authorities to ensure that… Read more Posted by Andrew Henderson on 17th April 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
Celebrating Success: Internal Staff Changes
We have recently conducted internal interviews for two senior posts and are pleased to announce the following internal staff changes:
Rebecca Fevers – Head of Product Development
Rebecca has worked for Welfare Call for over ten years and over… Read more Posted by Andrew Henderson on 28th June 2022
Welfare Call Forum: Give us your views
For the last two years, we have been unable to host our annual forums (usually hosted in Leeds and central London in November) due to the impact which COVID has had. Instead, we have hosted and conducted a series of… Read more Posted by Andrew Henderson on 22nd June 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 Andrew Henderson 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 2022-2023… 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
New Government Initiative: Support for vulnerable young people in serious violence hotspots
We’re interested to learn of a new government initiative to support young people across England who are most at risk of serious violence or gang exploitation Support for vulnerable young people in serious violence hotspots – GOV.UK
The targeted… Read more Posted by Andrew Henderson on 18th January 2022
Welfare Call Raises over £500 for Macmillan Cancer Support
We are delighted to report that our Macmillan’s Cancer Support ‘Coffee Morning’ on Friday 28th September raised an astonishing £535.86 It was an amazing effort by all our employees who pulled out all the stops to raise money for a… Read more Posted by Chris Johnson on 3rd October 2019
Welfare Call shortlisted for a CYP Now Award – Safeguarding Category
The Children & Young People Now Awards have become the gold standard for everyone working with children, young people and families. Now in their twelfth year, these awards provide a great source of pride and recognition for all those who… Read more Posted by Andrew Henderson on 17th July 2017