Education for all (Inclusion)

Advice and Support for Professionals

We are here to provide professionals working with children and young people with a social worker advice and support to improve their educational outcomes. We are passionate about all children having the support and opportunity to fulfil their potential and strive to provide those working to support children who have, or had a social worker, […]

Social and Emotional Mental Health (SEMH)

Here are some services to support emotional well-being and mental health: Signposting: For mental health Off The Record (OTR): Sutton young people’s counselling service, which offers weekly drop-ins with no appointment needed, as well as the option of online counselling. Sign up on the off the record website Kooth: A free safe and anonymous place to find support […]

Children with a social worker

Our mission To promote the education of children who have, or have had a social worker (CWSW), so that children are more effectively supported to overcome educational barriers, make good progress and fulfil their educational potential. How do we promote the education of children with a social worker? Identifying and addressing barriers to education – […]

Support for care leavers

Did you know that there is a lot of support that care leavers can access to help them on the next stage of their journey? The Sutton care leaver offer is a good website for resources and there are many organisations who can offer support, some are listed on Sutton Virtual School care leaver section. […]

Excellent Enrichment!

Summer Funday Sutton Virtual School and the Children in Care Council joined up over the summer to hold a Funday for the children, young people and families we work with. We welcomed over 20 families who participated in creating some art pieces, tested their aim with a penalty shootout, tried their hand at learning some […]

Opportunities with The Prince’s Trust in August 2021

Take a look at all the exciting opportunities available for our young people this month with The Prince’s Trust. Explore (1) To refer a young person to our programmes: Call us for free on 0800 842 842 Get in touch using our referral form and a member of our team will be in touch with the […]

Powerful film unlocks opportunities to support care experienced young people

Professionals working with Sutton’s children looked after had the opportunity to view the critically acclaimed short film ‘Be-Longing’ directed by Mike McKenzie. Sutton Virtual School staff who watched the film were impressed at the emotional and poignant story of a child in care. The film skilfully challenges professionals to continually consider the impact of decision […]

Strength & Difficulty Questionnaires

Strength and Difficultly Questionnaires (SDQ) are used in Personal Education Plan (PEP) meetings to help identify appropriate support for both education and wellbeing. Please complete the appropriate form below and return to the CLA Education Advisor in advance of the PEP meeting. The final SDQ scores will be made available for discussion at the PEP […]

Trauma & Executive Function Series

Executive function is an umbrella term for the interrelated cognitive processes involved in executing a task. It helps to monitor and control our thoughts and actions. Some children and young people may have had adverse experiences in their childhood resulting in trauma and attachment difficulties. This can result in a difficulty in the development of […]

It’s not too early to think about University…

We are really pleased to be working with Solent University and their Step into Success Programme. Step into Success gives learners in years 5 to 13 the chance to access a great variety of activities, events and competitions, designed to instil a passion for learning and to raise their aspirations for the future. Solent believes […]