Upcoming webinars
Designated teachers
Birmingham Virtual School (BVS) deliver 4 webinars for new designated teachers and those supporting the role, or anyone wanting to refresh their knowledge.
Being in care
This webinar discusses:
- figures and the current picture for children in care (CiC)
- the journey of a young person through the care system
- who is a child in care and why, and what are the different care orders
- the structure and role of children's social care and BVS
The role of the designated teacher
This webinar discusses:
- the impact of legislation on the role of the designated teacher for CIC
- what makes a good designated teacher
- what is a corporate parent visit, and how to prepare for it
Personal educational plans and pupil premium plus
This webinar discusses:
- what is a personal education plan (PEP), and what designated teachers need to do to fulfil their role
- the use of pupil premium plus (PP+)
Practical use of the ePEP system
This webinar discusses:
- how to navigate the ePEP system
- how to complete an ePEP
Book a place
| Course title | Date and time of course |
|---|---|
| Being in care | Tuesday 15 September 2026, 4pm to 5pm |
| Role of the designated teacher | Tuesday 22 September 2026, 4pm to 5pm |
| Personal education plans and pupil premium plus | Tuesday 29 September 2026, 4pm to 5pm |
| Practical use of the ePEP system | Tuesday 6 October 2026, 4pm to 5pm |
Book a place on one of our webinars for designated teachers.
Social workers
Personal educational plans and pupil premium plus
This is a webinar for newly qualified social workers, those new to Birmingham or for social workers wanting a refresh and update.
This webinar discusses:
- a social worker's responsibilities in relation to PEPs for CIC
- how to complete the social worker's sections and support other professionals to make sure the completed document is at least good or better
- PP+ and how it can be used to support education
Book a place
This webinar takes place on Thursday 17 September 2026, at 10am.
Book a place on our webinar for social workers.
Page last updated: 6 July 2026
