Admissions

Training

CWSW training Designated Teacher Training 2023-24 EHCP application for CLA Executive Function (films 1- 6) Foster carer Education training New to care film Previously Children Looked After Post 16 and HE film Trauma informed transition Part 1 & 2 We’re here to help – Therapy/Support film Your HE Choices Attendance Autism and Trauma Relational Approach […]

SGO / adoptive parent training

If you are an SGO or adoptive parent, please watch our training video to illustrate the support you can gain from Sutton Virtual School and other support that is available around education. We are running a series of training sessions throughout the coming year in response to initial feedback from SGO families to have more […]

Welcome Information – Sutton Virtual School

Meeting our service A family enter our service when a child or young person (aged 2 up to 18) comes into the care of London Borough of Sutton. The family will include the child, the carer/s and the child’s social worker. When a child or young person comes into care, Sutton Virtual School receive notification. […]

Designated Teacher ePEP requirements

Designated Teachers should click on the link https://secure.epeponline.co.uk/login when using ePEP for the first time and click the green button ‘CLICK HERE FOR FIRST TIME REGISTRATION’ to sign in. Designated Teachers must complete Section C, D and E of the ePEP in advance of the meeting to update the educational information related to the young person […]

PEP

1. What is a PEP All children looked-after (CLA) must have a care plan, of which the Personal Education Plan (PEP) is an integral part. The PEP (pre-school, to age 18) should be initiated as part of the care plan. A PEP meeting must take place each term for every Child Looked After. It is an evolving […]

Social workers

Please find below our social worker handbook for social workers who are supporting Children Looked After, Previously Looked After and Children with a Social Worker to help promote educational outcomes. Sutton Virtual School Social Worker Handbook Practice Directive (Promoting the education of children with a social worker) CWSW Local Area Principles

Designated Teachers

The Designated Teacher is a vitally important role for supporting Children Looked After and Previously Looked After in schools. Often, these children have suffered disrupted learning, may have missed extended periods of school, and many of them have special educational needs (SEND). They may have gaps in their learning and be experiencing the emotional impact […]

Reading

Here is a guide to help Promoting reading in the Early Years Sutton VS – The Power of Reading

Meet the Sutton Virtual School Team

Kate Leyshon, Headteacher, Sutton Virtual School 07515137705 kate.leyshon@cognus.org.uk Sara Martin, Deputy Headteacher and Strategic Lead for Children with a Social Worker 07534528680 sara.martin@cognus.org.uk Moira Adams, Assessment and Quality Assurance Manager 07534539588 moira.adams@cognus.org.uk Donna Spiller, Virtual School Education Advisor 07534525344 donna.spiller@cognus.org.uk Kieron Ifill, Virtual School Education Advisor 07736338158 kieron.ifill@cognus.org.uk Lisa Deacon, Virtual School Education Advisor 07956 […]

Designated Teacher Training

Sutton Virtual School is committed to ensuring Designated Teachers can receive access to high quality training to support them in their role. Please review the training options below to ensure that you have a strong understanding of your role as Designated Teacher and are actively engaging in training that will support Children Looked After […]