Belong, Believe, Achieve

Walsall Virtual School Annual Conference

Our annual Virtual School Conference brings together Designated Teachers, school leaders and professionals to reflect, learn and consider how we can continue to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of children in care and care-experienced children.

This year’s theme, Belong, Believe, Achieve, will explore the importance of creating educational environments where children feel safe, understood and that they genuinely belong; where adults recognise their strengths and potential; and where high expectations and the right support enable them to achieve.

Throughout the day we will hear from a range of expert speakers and explore key themes including attachment and trauma, belonging and relationships, attendance and inclusion, SEND, emotional wellbeing, raising aspiration and achievement, and the importance of listening and responding to children’s voices.

The conference will combine keynote speakers, practical workshops, examples of effective practice and updates from Walsall Virtual School, providing delegates with ideas and strategies that can be taken back into their own settings.

Most importantly, the day will keep the experiences and voices of our children and young people at its heart and challenge us all to consider:

What more can we do to ensure every child feels that they belong, believes in what they can achieve and has the opportunity to succeed?