Expanding opportunities for children in care.
Join our webinar with Royal National Children’s SpringBoard to learn how the Broadening Educational Pathways programme is improving outcomes.
📅 23 April | 10:30am
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#virtualschools #education
NAVSH 2026: From Reflection to Reality – What Do the Themes Mean in Practice? welfarecall.com/navsh-2026-f...
#NAVSH #virtualschool #education
And that’s a wrap on #NAVSH 2026! A huge thank you to the team and to everyone who stopped by our stand to say hello, share experiences, and take part in our raffle.
🎉 Congratulations to our winner Dorset Virtual School
#virtualschools #VSH #LocalAuthorities #education #Lookedafterchildren
And we're off! Day 1 of the #NAVSH conference.
Do pop by and say hello to the team on stand 45-46, giveaways for everyone, and you can enter our raffle to win this enormous Cadburys hamper.
#NAVSH #Lookedafterchildren #virtualschool #education
We’re looking forward to the #NAVSH annual conference next week and proud to be exhibiting again this year.
In this blog, I explore what their themes signal for leadership in practice and what designing for equity really demands
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#virtualschool #lookedafterchildren
It’s Children’s Mental Health Week.
Belonging is more than just a slogan, it’s a safeguard. For children in care, feeling known and understood can change everything.
A few reflections here bit.ly/4bNVhNA
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #VirtualSchool #Safeguarding
BETT 2026 left us inspired by how AI, inclusion and data can support wellbeing and vulnerable learners. We’ve shared our reflections on what this means for Virtual Schools and Local Authorities. Read the blog here 👇
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#BETT2026 #Edtech #Inclusion #VirtualSchools #Wellbeing
This #BETT2026, we’re proud to be joining our friends at Wonde on the Wonde Discover stand (SL54) to showcase how our long-standing partnership is making a real difference.
We’d love to show you what’s possible.
#discovermarketplace #DiscoverEdtech #WondeDiscover
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🎄Wishing all our clients, partners and colleagues a restful and joyful Christmas 🎄
As we reach the end of another busy year, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to the many Virtual School teams, LAs, and Children’s Services professionals we’ve had the privilege to work with #merrychristmas
When it comes to Virtual School #procurement, lowest cost doesn’t always mean best value.
How do you balance cost, quality, and long-term impact in your decision-making?
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#VirtualSchools #education #LookedAfterChildren
Cake, conversation, and a cause that matters.
Team Welfare Call proudly took part in Macmillan’s Coffee Morning today, raising funds for a charity that supports 1 in 2 of us.
Grateful to everyone who baked, donated, and joined in. 💚
#MacmillanCoffeeMorning #CancerSupport #TeamWCG
MPs have published a 48-point plan to fix the #SEND system, calling for better early intervention, more accountability, and a clearer funding model.
Which of these recommendations do you think would have the biggest impact?
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📊 Turning data into action.
Barnsley Virtual School is using Welfare Call to join up attendance, attainment & PEP data, so they can spot trends early, coordinate support, and focus on impact.
🔗 welfarecall.com/how-barnsley...
#VirtualSchools #LookedAfterChildren #DataForGood #EdTech #Inclusion
💷 Every pound of Pupil Premium Plus should make a difference.
Welfare Call’s #ePEP helps #VirtualSchools track spending, evidence impact, and maximise outcomes for children in care.
Smarter plans. Better decisions. Real results.
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When you’re supporting Looked After Children, timing and visibility matter. You need to:
- Access the latest PEPs without delays
- See who’s updated what, and when
- Respond quickly when priorities shift
Our ePEP platform gives you exactly that bit.ly/3octoEq
#ePEP #LookedAfterChildren #education
👀 What does the 2025-26 grant letter really signal for the future of Virtual School Heads?
More responsibility, bigger expectations, and a clear push for joined-up working across CIN, CP, and education teams.
Here’s our take on what’s coming next ⬇️
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#VirtualSchoolHeads #VSH
Ofsted’s new engagement programme is a key chance to shape how inspections reflect the reality of working with vulnerable learners. Virtual Schools should be part of the conversation. Will your team be getting involved?
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#Ofsted #VirtualSchools #SEND #EveryChildMatters
Our Virtual School Forums are coming up this month in York and London, and we’re delighted to be joined by exhibitors who provide valuable services and solutions to our sector. Pop by their stands and say hello 👋 #virtualschool #virtualschoolhead #VSH #education
⏰ Final call – just a few spaces left for our 2025 Welfare Call Forum!
We’re bringing together leaders from across #VirtualSchools to explore how we can better support vulnerable children through smarter use of data, innovation, and collaboration. Booking details at welfarecall.com/join-us-at-t...
The power of data lies not just in what you collect, but in how seamlessly and accurately you can use it so we're developing a powerful API to support data interoperability across #education and social care systems, giving #VirtualSchools access to a single, accurate ‘golden record’ bit.ly/459X6km
We’re celebrating 5 years of partnership with Wonde, helping Virtual Schools access accurate, real-time attendance data. A vital tool in safeguarding vulnerable children and driving informed decisions. #VirtualSchools #AttendanceMonitoring #Edtech bit.ly/3GSk2e1
How do we spot early warning signs to safeguard Looked After Children? Too often, key data is missed. Our dashboards help Virtual Schools & LAs track trends, identify risks & target support effectively - because better insights mean better outcomes bit.ly/31LBV9A
#Safeguarding #Education #VSH
Real impact comes from having the right data at the right time. Oldham Virtual School’s experience highlights how proactive monitoring can transform support for CLA - ensuring no child is left behind.
📊 Data-driven decisions = better outcomes for young people.
#TestimonialTuesday #VirtualSchool
Key takeaways from NAVSH 2025! 🚀 Insights, challenges, and opportunities for Virtual Schools: what’s next for supporting vulnerable learners? welfarecall.com/reflections-... #VirtualSchools #NAVSH2025 #EdTech
Bringing services together for better care! 💡
Welfare Call is leading the way in unifying education, social care, and safeguarding data to improve outcomes for vulnerable children. Read more: welfarecall.com/unifying-ser... #SEND #EdTech #ChildSafeguarding #virtualschools #VSH
This is an interesting report from
@taso.org.uk
that sheds light on the barriers faced by care-experienced young people in accessing HE taso.org.uk/libraryitem/...
Education is one of the most powerful tools for breaking cycles of disadvantage yet these young people remain underrepresented.
Update – we have a winner!
Thank you to everyone who chatted with us on our stand at the #NAVSH conference over the past two days. The winner of our prize draw is Hilary Hicks, Virtual School Deputy Head at Wakefield Virtual School - the Lindt hamper is yours!
#virtualschool #VSH #education
Day 2 of the #NAVSH Conference is underway with incoming Chair and #Liverpool VSH, Carolyn Lawler, addressing delegates, followed by an excellent keynote by Louise Bombèr. The team are on stand 37-38 and have been enjoying catching up with all our #virtualschool colleagues and meeting new faces too!
