Keeping children safe

Primary

Sutton Virtual School works closely with schools, nurseries, foster carers and prospective adopters, to promote the education of children in care. We are keen to support you to give lots of opportunities for fun, play-based learning at home, so we hope that you’ll find lots of useful ideas and information here.     If you’d […]

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Training

CWSW training Designated Teacher Training 2024-25 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 […]

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ePEP

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 […]

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Children Looked After

In this section, we will outline the aspects of Sutton Virtual Schools work that supports Children Looked After.  We work directly with children looked after, their families, schools and social workers to ensure that they receive the best educational opportunities available.          

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Welcome to our service

A family enters 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/or parents and the child’s social worker.  When a child or young person comes into care, they are allocated a Child Looked […]

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Children new to care

Here is a video for foster carers looking after a young person who is new to care.  It explains how Sutton Virtual School will work in partnership with you to support the young person’s education. Please also read our New to care starter pack to accompany the video and explain the support on offer from […]

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Children with SEND

Children and young people in care are up to four times more likely to have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) compared to those not in care.  Foster carers can learn about the EHCP application process and SEND admissions by watching the videos below. Admissions for children with an EHCP Special educational needs support Your […]

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