Upcoming webinars
Designated teachers
Birmingham Virtual School deliver 4 webinars for new designated teachers (DTs), those supporting the role, or anyone wanting a refresher:
- Being in care
- Role of the designated teacher (DT)
- Personal Education Plans (PEPs) and Pupil Premium Plus (PP+)
- Practical use of the ePEP system
| Course title | Date and time of course |
|---|---|
| Being in care | Thursday 15 January 2026 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm |
| Role of the designated teacher | Thursday 22 January 2026 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm |
| Personal education plan (PEPs) and Pupil Premium plus (PP+) | Thursday 29 January 2026 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm |
| Practical use of the ePEP system | Thursday 5 February 2026 - 4.00pm to 5.00pm |
Book a place on one of our spring courses for designated teachers
| Course title | Date and time of course |
|---|---|
| Being in care | Tuesday 21 April 2026 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm |
| Role of the designated teacher | Tuesday 28 April 2026 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm |
| Personal education plan (PEPs) and Pupil Premium plus (PP+) | Tuesday 5 May 2026 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm |
| Practical use of the ePEP system | Tuesday 12 May 2026 - 4.00pm to 5.00pm |
Book a place on one of our summer courses for designated teachers
Social workers
Education Basics and Promoting the Education of Looked After Children for Social Workers
Thursday 12 March 2026 – 10:00am to 11.30am
A webinar for all SWs and social care staff supporting education. Topics include:
- reviewing the educational achievements of children in care
- barriers to children in care achieving
- choosing the right school
- how schools measure attainment
- understanding the importance of attendance and avoiding exclusions
- the role of Birmingham Virtual School in supporting professionals and YP
BVS Summer 2026 webinar for social workers - Personal Education Plans and Pupil Premium Plus
Thursday 23 April 2026 - 10:00am to 11:30am
Page last updated: 22 January 2026
