Social workers are key to ensuring that children in care and those with a social worker receive the educational support they need to thrive. Training helps strengthen understanding of the education system, promotes effective collaboration with schools, and supports you in advocating for the best possible outcomes.

Our sessions are practical, reflective, and tailored to the realities of frontline social work.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

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Upcoming Training Sessions

The Social Worker's Role in a Personal Education Plan
Monday 8 September 2025 | 3:30pm–4:30pm | Online (Google Meet)

This session provides an overview of the Personal Education Plan (PEP) process within Achieving for Children. It will outline the role of the social worker in supporting high-quality PEPs and explain how AfC Virtual School can assist throughout.

Participants will be introduced to Welfare Cloud, the online platform used to complete and manage ePEPs. The session will also cover how Pupil Premium Plus and Virtual School funding are used to support educational progress.

There will be an opportunity to meet AfC Virtual School Area Leads and ask general questions about supporting the education of the children you work with.
👉 Registration opens soon!

 

The Social Worker's Role in a Personal Education Plan
Tuesday 11 November 2025 | 3:30pm–4:30pm | Online (Google Meet)

This session provides an overview of the Personal Education Plan (PEP) process within Achieving for Children. It will outline the role of the social worker in supporting high-quality PEPs and explain how AfC Virtual School can assist throughout.

Participants will be introduced to Welfare Cloud, the online platform used to complete and manage ePEPs. The session will also cover how Pupil Premium Plus and Virtual School funding are used to support educational progress.

There will be an opportunity to meet AfC Virtual School Area Leads and ask general questions about supporting the education of the children you work with.
👉 Registration opens soon!

 

Employment, Education and Training session for Social Workers and Foster Carers
Wednesday 10 December 2025 | 3:30pm–5:30pm | Online (Google Meet)

More information to come!
👉 Registration opens soon!

 

The Social Worker's Role in a Personal Education Plan
Wednesday 14 January 2026 | 3:30pm–4:30pm | Online (Google Meet)

This session provides an overview of the Personal Education Plan (PEP) process within Achieving for Children. It will outline the role of the social worker in supporting high-quality PEPs and explain how AfC Virtual School can assist throughout.

Participants will be introduced to Welfare Cloud, the online platform used to complete and manage ePEPs. The session will also cover how Pupil Premium Plus and Virtual School funding are used to support educational progress.

There will be an opportunity to meet AfC Virtual School Area Leads and ask general questions about supporting the education of the children you work with.
👉 Registration opens soon!

 

The Social Worker's Role in a Personal Education Plan
Monday 16 March 2026 | 3:30pm–4:30pm | Online (Google Meet)

This session provides an overview of the Personal Education Plan (PEP) process within Achieving for Children. It will outline the role of the social worker in supporting high-quality PEPs and explain how AfC Virtual School can assist throughout.

Participants will be introduced to Welfare Cloud, the online platform used to complete and manage ePEPs. The session will also cover how Pupil Premium Plus and Virtual School funding are used to support educational progress.

There will be an opportunity to meet AfC Virtual School Area Leads and ask general questions about supporting the education of the children you work with.
👉 Registration opens soon!

 

The Social Worker's Role in a Personal Education Plan
Tuesday 12 May 2026 | 3:30pm–4:30pm | Online (Google Meet)

This session provides an overview of the Personal Education Plan (PEP) process within Achieving for Children. It will outline the role of the social worker in supporting high-quality PEPs and explain how AfC Virtual School can assist throughout.

Participants will be introduced to Welfare Cloud, the online platform used to complete and manage ePEPs. The session will also cover how Pupil Premium Plus and Virtual School funding are used to support educational progress.

There will be an opportunity to meet AfC Virtual School Area Leads and ask general questions about supporting the education of the children you work with.
👉 Registration opens soon!

 

AfC Virtual School's Stability Symposium
Thursday 18 June 2026 | 9:00am–2:00am | Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Park

More information to come!
👉 Registration opens soon!