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 colleagues, friends, and families. It’s a battle that affects not only those diagnosed but their loved […]
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 pressures from Ofsted, budget constraints, and a lack of clarity regarding the effectiveness of provisions. […]
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 that we have continued to maintain our ongoing commitment to cybersecurity excellence through the acquisition […]
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 of the Welfare Call platform? Or perhaps you’re a seasoned user looking to refresh your […]
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 to speak to some familiar faces in person for a change, but there was also […]
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 a secret as to what’s in store this year), so feel free to pop over […]
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 the UK to support vulnerable children, improving their educational outcomes and ‘narrowing the attainment gap’. […]
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 come into care in the boroughs of Kingston-upon-Thames, Richmond-upon Thames and the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead […]
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 their most at-risk children are monitored for their school attendance daily – meaning they are […]
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 event and will be there to answer all your queries, including: How should we handle […]