Autumn Term 2024
Updates to the Welfare Call ePEP for Suffolk pupils
In this session we will go through the updates that have been made to our Welfare Call ePEP template to support its completion.
- Monday 16 September 3.45 – 4.30pm
- Tuesday 17 September 10 – 10.45am
- Tuesday 17 September 3.45 – 4.30pm
New Designated Teacher training
This session is for new DTs or those who would like a refresher. In this session will go through key things you need to know about the role of the DT, children in care and how best to support them. It will also cover your remit around previously looked after children and children with a social worker.
- Tuesday 24 September 1.30 – 3.30pm
Raising attainment via the effective use of pupil premium funding
Using the data from this year’s attainment across all key stages, we will be exploring how pupil premium funding can be used to support the academic outcomes of children in care.
- Tuesday 1 October 10 – 10.45am
- Tuesday 1 October 3.45 – 4.30pm
Using the SDQ score to promote the outcomes of CiC
This session will illustrate the importance of using the SDQ assessment and each pupil’s score to plan and implement the right provision and support for children in care.
- Tuesday 15 October 10 – 10.45am
- Tuesday 15 October 3.45 – 4.30pm
Supporting Year 11 to plan their Post 16 pathway
The purpose of this session is to provide some support with planning for Post 16 for each child in care. It will cover the Virtual College’s offer for 16-18 year olds to support and promote engagement, and also how schools can help to prepare each young person for the next stage of their education, employment or training.
- Tuesday 5 November 10 – 10.45am
- Tuesday 5 November 3.45 – 4.30pm
ePEP check-in
The purpose of this session is to provide some support with the completion of the ePEP. A best practice approach to how a pupil’s plan can be recorded and evidenced in the document will be the focus.
- Tuesday 19 November 10 – 10.45am
- Tuesday 19 November 3.45 – 4.30pm
Please complete this booking form to reserve a place : Autumn term 2024 Booking form
If you have any queries, please email us at suffolkvirtualschool@suffolk.gov.uk or call on 01473 260818.
Online Training Resources
We offer online training packages, free of charge, to DTs. Access to these can be requested from the Virtual School office or via your Virtual School contact.
Recently, we have provided training via Education DESTY. Please also see the Resources and links page for more information on online training.