Early Years

Referral Process

The MHST recognise importance of a coordinated approach to mental health support, especially within educational settings. Our referral process is designed to ensure that individuals receive the right level of support at the right time, with careful consideration of their unique needs and circumstances. Before initiating the referral process, it’s essential to reach out to […]

Meet the team

Sarah Bass Dramatherapist I aim to help people harness their creativity to aide healing, growth, and development. EMDR therapy also sits within my practice. Yen Hsing Lim Art Psychotherapist My intention aims to support people on their journey within. I use art and other materials as a guiding metaphor and transformative catalyst for users to […]

MHST Services and Training

Our Services Our service menu is carefully crafted to cater to the diverse needs of students, educators, and families. Our service ranges from 6 to 8 individual and group therapy sessions, workshops on managing difficult emotions or mental health needs. The MHST provides evidence-based interventions delivered by an eclectic team of mental health practitioners. Explore […]

Sutton Virtual School Annual Report 2023

The Sutton Virtual School Annual Report 2023 describes how Sutton Virtual School works closely with foster carers, social workers, Cognus services and schools to help improve the education of our Children Looked After. The report celebrates the achievements and enrichment experiences of our children over the past year. We are so proud of everything they’ve achieved. What […]

ePEP

We are pleased to announce that the updates to the Sutton Virtual School PEP document are now live. We have designed the new PEP with input from designated teachers, social workers, foster carers, young people and our CLA nurse team. Please ensure you familiarise yourself with the updates and watch the training video which takes […]

EY SEND Resources

Request for Support – EY SEND Team (Apr 23) Blank Individual Plan Apr 23 SEND Funding in Sutton – February 2023 Provision Map Feb 23 EYGR – TOOLKIT FOR SETTING Spring 23 EYFSGR – Document for Families – March 23 EY Operational Group Targeted Funding – 01_03_23

EY Graduated Response Training April 2023

Revised EYFS DfE and Ofsted Key Messages

Welcome Information – Sutton Local Offer

Meeting our service The Local Offer provides information to children, young people and families with special educational needs or disabilities. The information includes support services available in the local area. It is a statutory requirement to have a Local Offer. The SEN Code of Practice 2015, section 4 explains what it needs to include. The Local Offer […]

Sensory Impairment Support

Cognus’ Sensory Impairment Support service supports children and young people up to 19 (and up to 25 years old for those with an EHCP) who have a hearing, visual or multi-sensory impairment. The Sensory Impairment Service team work closely with parents in the early years, visiting babies and toddlers at home. When pupils start school, […]