Education for all (Inclusion)

The Priorities

Whilst it is clear that we need to improve rates of attendance for all children, particularly those who are persistently or severely absent, there are some cohorts whose experiences and circumstances may require an additional focus and include; The overarching priority is to improve school attendance for all pupils. To achieve these the following five […]

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The Data

In Sutton we have 70 schools (41 Primary schools, 15 Secondary, 4 special schools, 4 independent special schools, 2 PRU’s and 4 independent schools). 42,861 pupils in Sutton for the academic year 2024/2025, 39,140 of which are of compulsory school age. Pupil Absence Rates by academic year for London Borough of Sutton Rates of school […]

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Our Approach

Improving attendance is everyone’s business. The barriers to accessing education are broad and complex, both within and beyond the school gates, and are often specific to individual pupils and families. We recognise that some children find it harder than others to attend school and therefore at all stages of improving attendance, schools, and partners along […]

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Education Safeguarding Team attend Sutton’s White Ribbon Event 2023

On Friday 24th November 2023, the Education Safeguarding Team attended Sutton Council’s White Ribbon Event at Shinner and Sudtone.  Sutton Council, with the support of various partners, held a high street event to raise awareness of the White Ribbon campaign to end male violence against women and girls. ‘People need to know that this type […]

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Term-Time Holiday: Penalty Notices

This referral form should only be used by schools requesting consideration of a Penalty Notice for unauthorised leave of absence taken during term time. Before submitting a request, please ensure you have read and understood the Penalty Notice Code of Conduct (August 2024) and have gathered all required evidence and supporting documentation. Please read all […]

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Paving the Way Team Sensory Workshop

The Paving the Way team held a sensory workshop on 24th October in collaboration with Occupational Therapy. Together we hosted 17 families and created sensory bracelets, lava lamps, pom poms, windmills, fiddle sticks as well as playing games and exploring our small sensory world. The staff were really lovely. This is our first workshop and […]

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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 […]

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National Advocacy Helpline

Since 2015, the Department for Education has commissioned a national advocacy helpline to support the rights of children to be heard. The NYAS ‘Safety Net’ helpline service will continue the national provision of: The service accepts referrals from children and young people, professionals working with young people, friends, families, and carers. The service will be […]

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Request Forms

Please click on the links below to download the forms. If you have any questions about completing the forms, please email ep.service@cognus.org.uk Educational Psychology Brochure 2025-2026 Order Form Educational Psychology Brochure 2026-2027 Order Form School request for Educational Psychology involvement 2024-2025  Young persons consent form (16 – 25)

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