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Trauma and Attachment Library

Trauma Informed Transition The Coventry Grid Interview The Coventry Grid Interview is a widely used tool that can assist in deciphering behaviours that are associated with ‘Attachment Difficulties as oppose to Autism’. The Coventry Grid Interview (CGI) exploring autism and attachment difficulties Pages 70-80 of this resource comprises of an Interview Sheet. Please do not […]

Designated Teachers

The Designated Teacher for Children Looked After and Previously Looked After is a Statutory role in schools and should be held by a senior leader able to influence practice and policy across the school. Children Looked After (CLA) and Previously Looked After (PCLA) in schools have often, experienced a disrupted learning journey, sometimes missing extended […]

Reading

Sutton VS – The Power of Reading Promoting reading for Primary Aged Children – a guide Reading VIPERS Inference Skills Challenge Cards Inference-Skills-Challenge-Cards (accessible version) Book review template 1 Book-review-template-1 (accessible version) Book review template (more detailed)

Reading

Here is a guide to help Promoting reading in the Early Years Sutton VS – The Power of Reading

Celebrations all round for record exam results 2020

Despite the difficulties faced due to the Coronavirus, we admire the resilience demonstrated by the children and young people that we support, who have by adapted to the changes in their education and everyday lives. Our year 11 pupils set new records for exam results this summer with significant grade increases compared to 2018/19 adding […]

Coping with Change

“Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful” – Joshua J Marine   We all experience fear when embarking upon unfamiliar journeys. How we manage and interpret change will determine the impact. Our children are no exception to fearing the unknown, in fact as you know transition is a challenging period. As […]

Meet the team

Kate Leyshon, Headteacher, Sutton Virtual School 07515 137 705 kate.leyshon@cognus.org.uk Sara Martin, Deputy Headteacher 07534 528 680 sara.martin@cognus.org.uk Georgia Doncaster, Children Looked After Lead 07956 932 688 georgia.doncaster@cognus.org.uk Moira Adams, Assessment and Quality Assurance Manager 07534 539 588 moira.adams@cognus.org.uk Kieron Ifill, Child Looked After Education Advisor 07736 338 158 kieron.ifill@cognus.org.uk Laura Brightly, Child Looked […]

Designated teacher Statutory guidance

There are two key documents that Designated Teachers should read to become familiar with all statutory responsibilities related to the education of CLA and PCLA.

Designated Teacher Training

Sutton Virtual School is committed to ensuring Designated Teachers can receive access to high quality training to support them in their role. Please review the training options below to ensure that you have a strong understanding of your role as Designated Teacher and are actively engaging in training that will support Children Looked After […]

How Schools Can Support Children With Trauma

Schools are poised with the unique opportunity to thwart negative outcomes underpinned by a child’s exposure to trauma. Persons with lived experiences of ACE’s have recounted how appreciative they are for schools that were their safe heaven. It’s essential for schools to master the essence of what it means to take a trauma informed approach […]