Health and Safeguarding

As a service acting on behalf of the London Borough of Sutton, we are committed to protecting and safeguarding children and young people and ensuring that children and families can access help and support when they need it most.

Health and immunisations

Health information, checks and immunisation are available for electively home educated children via the School Nursing Service and School age immunisation service outside school.

Use the NHS School Nursing Service to find health information or your local school nurse or immunisation team or visit Sutton school nursing

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Emotional wellbeing support

If you are worried about your child, mental health support is available from a range of services.

Safeguarding

The Children’s First Contact Service (CFCS) is a service that you can access for support with any safeguarding concerns you may have. The CFCS also provide access to the Parenting Plus programme.

You can also access support from Early Help or the Children with Disabilities team if you require support for your child or family or require information, advice and guidance.

Complaints or concerns from members of the public about children’s education or welfare will be considered by the Local Authority.

If you have concerns about a child’s safety or welfare contact London Borough of Sutton Children’s Services