Education for all (Inclusion)

Children Previously Looked After

Children Previously Looked After benefit from having the close monitoring and individualised support in school that is provided to Children Looked After. Whilst there is no statutory expectation for schools to have an education planning meeting for Children Previously Looked After, we would strongly advocate that schools use this approach where possible. Sutton Virtual School […]

Families

Cognus’ Sutton Virtual School works closely with our foster families to provide educational support for Children Looked After. We also offer advice and guidance to any family who has a Child Previously Looked After, either living in Sutton or previously under the care of Sutton.

Schools & Professionals

Sutton Virtual School work with schools and professionals to help improve educational outcomes for children. The children we work with include Children Looked After, Previously Looked After and strategic support for all other children with a social worker. We value the importance of building relationships with other professionals and use collaborative approaches to support the […]

Governors

Sutton Virtual School is committed to providing support and training for Governors so that they can ensure all Children Looked After, Previously Looked After and Children with a Social Worker receive excellent educational experiences. It is the statutory responsibility of a school’s governing body to ensure that an appropriately qualified and experienced member of staff […]

Sutton Virtual School

Sutton Virtual School acts as a local authority champion to promote the progress and educational attainment of Children Looked After (CLA), Previously Looked After (PCLA) and children with a social worker so they achieve educational outcomes comparable to their peers. Sutton Virtual School does not exist in real terms, or as a building. Children do […]