Virtual School

Language That Cares: Using language and communication that supports our young people and understands their feelings Language is a powerful tool of communication and as professionals, we need to ensure that the language we use is understanding of care-experienced young people, particularly when writing reports like PEPs. Here are some useful suggestions from the TACT […]

Building Trauma Informed Schools Across Sutton

Launched in 2020, the Trauma and Attachment Programme by the Sutton Virtual School has made a real impact for Sutton’s children and young people, providing invaluable support to Sutton schools. The programme provides both “Universal” and “Targeted” support to schools, ensuring that staff are trauma informed and effectively supporting children and young people displaying difficulties […]

Designated Teacher ePEP requirements

Designated Teachers should click on the link https://secure.epeponline.co.uk/login when using ePEP for the first time and click the green button ‘CLICK HERE FOR FIRST TIME REGISTRATION’ to sign in. Designated Teachers must complete Section C, D and E of the ePEP in advance of the meeting to update the educational information related to the young person […]

PEP

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 […]

London Marathon reality for Sutton Virtual School Headteacher

Kate Leyshon, Headteacher Sutton Virtual School will be finally running the London Marathon for real on 3rd Oct and is raising money to support the Cognus charity the Duffus Cancer Foundation. This charity works to support children impacted by the cancer diagnosis of friends and family and also helps young people build self esteem. Last year, […]

Opportunities with The Prince’s Trust in September 2021

Take a look at all the exciting opportunities available for our young people this month with The Prince’s Trust. Marks and Starts (16-25) The Marks and Spencer’s programme is back! Marks and Spencer have placement across London which will give you the chance to learn about the world of retail and customer service! You will […]

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 ‘The Mix’: support for young people under 25 on […]

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 […]