4 webinars for new designated teachers and those supporting the role, or anyone wanting a refresher. Each webinar is scheduled for an hour from 4-5p.m.
21st April 2026 - Being in care
• Headline figures and current picture for Children in Care (CIC)
• Know the journey of a young person through the care system
• Who is a child in care and why, what are the different care orders.
• The structure and role of Children’s Social Care
- The structure and role of Birmingham Virtual School
28th April 2026 - The Role of the DT
• The impact of legislation on the role of the Designated Teacher for CIC
• What makes a good DT?
- What is a Corporate Parent Visit and how to prepare
5th May 2026 - PEPs and PP+
• What is a personal education plan (PEP) and what DTs need to do to fulfil their role
• Use of pupil premium plus (PP+)
12th May 2026 Practical use of the ePEP system
• A guide to navigating the ePEP system
• How to complete an ePEP
