#virtualschools

@welfarecall.bsky.social

5 days ago

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

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Welfare Call Group

@welfarecall.bsky.social

1 month ago

What BETT 2026 Taught Us About Inclusion, AI and the Future of Education - Welfare Call Reflections from BETT 2026 on AI, inclusion and wellbeing in education, and how collaboration, data and thoughtful technology can improve outcomes for vulnerable learners.

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 👇
bit.ly/4rjJLxN

#BETT2026 #Edtech #Inclusion #VirtualSchools #Wellbeing

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Emma Epperly

@emmaepperly.bsky.social

2 months ago

Spelling it out: Online Schools Spelling it Out: Online Schools In Idaho, 32 public virtual schools serve more than 18,500 students, a growing trend since the COVID-19 pandemic. Some families see online public school as a homesch…

Virtual school programs have grown quickly since the COVID-19 pandemic and, critics argue, with little oversight.

Lawmakers are expected to take up this issue in the 2026 session.

Here's what you should know before the session starts:
www.idahoednews.org/features/spe... #idpol #virtualschools

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Idaho Education News

@idahoednews.bsky.social

2 months ago

Spelling it out: Online Schools Spelling it Out: Online Schools In Idaho, 32 public virtual schools serve more than 18,500 students, a growing trend since the COVID-19 pandemic. Some families see online public school as a homesch…

Virtual school programs have grown quickly since the COVID-19 pandemic and, critics argue, with little oversight. Lawmakers are expected to take up this issue in the 2026 session.

Here's an overview of the Idaho virtual schools landscape:
www.idahoednews.org/features/spe... #idpol #virtualschools

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Welfare Call Group

@welfarecall.bsky.social

4 months ago

Why Prioritising Value Over Cost Matters in Virtual School Procurement - Welfare Call Choosing value over cost is essential for Virtual School Heads navigating increasing responsibilities and limited budgets. Learn why investing in integrated, flexible education monitoring solutions ca...

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?

bit.ly/45AIwB9

#VirtualSchools #education #LookedAfterChildren

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Welfare Call Group

@welfarecall.bsky.social

5 months ago

How Barnsley Virtual School Uses Welfare Call to Drive Data-Led Support for Vulnerable Learners - Welfare Call Discover how Barnsley Virtual School uses Welfare Call’s analytics, attendance, and PEP tools to improve outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.

📊 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

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Welfare Call Group

@welfarecall.bsky.social

5 months ago

Making Every Pound Count: How Welfare Call’s ePEP Optimises Pupil Premium Plus Funding - Welfare Call Discover how Welfare Call's ePEP platform helps Virtual Schools track, measure, and evidence the impact of PP+ funding. Maximise your funding efficiency and improve outcomes for looked-after children.

💷 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.

bit.ly/4388wnD

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Welfare Call Group

@welfarecall.bsky.social

7 months ago

Ofsted announces sector engagement programme to ready education providers for November start to inspections Ofsted has today announced a full programme of sector engagement to be launched in September when the final set of education inspection reforms are published.

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?
www.gov.uk/government/n...
#Ofsted #VirtualSchools #SEND #EveryChildMatters

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@sarahlfinnemore.bsky.social

8 months ago

What a pleasure to be part of the @welfarecall.bsky.social #VirtualSchools Forums in York and London last month.
Since their inception in 2014, Virtual Schools have evolved, expanded and adapted to meet local needs. No two are the same, and that’s exactly why spaces like these forums matter so much.

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Welfare Call Group

@welfarecall.bsky.social

9 months ago

Join Us at the Welfare Call 2025 Annual Forum: Shaping the Future Together - Welfare Call Discover why the Welfare Call 2025 Annual Forum is a must-attend event for Virtual Schools and Local Authorities. Exclusive insights, peer learning, and the opportunity to shape the future of Welfare ...

⏰ 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...

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Welfare Call Group

@welfarecall.bsky.social

10 months ago

Building the Golden Record: How Welfare Call’s API Is Powering Data Interoperability for Virtual Schools - Welfare Call Welfare Call is developing a powerful API to support data interoperability across education and social care systems, giving Virtual Schools access to a single, accurate ‘golden record’ of every child’...

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

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Welfare Call Group

@welfarecall.bsky.social

10 months ago

Five Years Strong: How Our Partnership with Wonde Is Powering Better Attendance Monitoring for Virtual Schools - Welfare Call Celebrating five years of partnership with Wonde, Welfare Call continues to deliver accurate, secure, and real-time attendance monitoring for Virtual Schools and Local Authorities—helping safeguard vu...

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

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Welfare Call Group

@welfarecall.bsky.social

1 year ago

Reflections from the NAVSH Conference 2025: Key Takeaways for Virtual Schools - Welfare Call Key takeaways from NAVSH 2025: How Virtual Schools are preparing for extended duties, leveraging data-driven solutions, and driving multi-agency collaboration to support vulnerable children

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

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Welfare Call Group

@welfarecall.bsky.social

1 year ago

Unifying Services for Better Care: How Welfare Call Leads the Way - Welfare Call In the ever-evolving landscape of health, social care, and education, effective coordination and collaboration are crucial for ensuring the well-being of vulnerable children and young people. Welfare ...

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

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Welfare Call Group

@welfarecall.bsky.social

1 year ago

Lisa Linscott & Dorset Virtual School: Our Journey with Welfare Call - 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). I...

How can the right tools transform the way #VirtualSchools support vulnerable children? Dorset Virtual School shares their journey with Welfare Call and how it’s helped improve outcomes. A powerful example of impact through collaboration and data-driven decision-making bit.ly/3x2TzTS #education

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Welfare Call Group

@welfarecall.bsky.social

1 year ago

Celebrating all the LAs who extended their partnership with us in 2024. A heartfelt thank you to all our #virtualschools. Here’s to an impactful 2025, continuing to work together to support the next generation! #education #attendance #safeguarding

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Welfare Call Group

@welfarecall.bsky.social

1 year ago

Why your PEP system might be holding your Virtual School back (and how to fix it) - Welfare Call For Virtual School Heads (VSHs) and their teams, the quality of a Personal Education Plan (PEP) system can make or break their ability to support looked-after children. A poor system doesn’t just crea...

Is your PEP system a help or a hindrance? Discover how the right tools can transform Virtual School workflows and improve outcomes for looked-after children. Read more: bit.ly/4g657JV

#VirtualSchools #edtech #localauthorities #lookedafterchildren

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