SEND / MENTAL HEALTH / WELL BEING
SEND / MENTAL HEALTH / WELL BEING
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DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH
October is Down Syndrome Awareness month.
Down Syndrome Awareness Month is observed every October to raise awareness, celebrate the achievements of individuals with Down syndrome, and promote their rights and inclusion in society.
It is a month-long observance that involves educating people about the condition, showing support for families and caregivers, and advocating for a more inclusive world for people with Down syndrome.
We will be sharing some information about Down Syndrome throughout September and October with you.
SEND PARENT/CARER SURVEY
The parent/carer SEND survey on citizens space.
The form can be accessed here: https://sutton.citizenspace.com/children-young-people-and-learning-services/parent-carer-survey-confidence-in-send-support
The deadline to fill out the form is the 30th September.
The next meeting of Sutton Dyslexia Association is on Tuesday 23rd September 2025, at 8 pm , via Zoom.
The talk will be "An Introduction to Dyscalculia, Maths Difficulties and Maths Anxiety"
The speaker, Cat Eadle, will provide an over view of Specific Learning Difficulties in maths and dyscalculia ( referencing the new 2025 SASC definition )She will examine how it feels to have dyscalculia, the indicators and potential co- occurrences, such as dyslexia.She will share her top tips for supporting learners and signpost resources for dyscalculic adults.
Cat is a qualified teacher and dyscalculia specialist with over 30 years experience. She has written books on the subject and is co-founder of The Discalculia Network C.I.C. She also has a tutoring business, "The Little Maths Room"
If you would like to join the meeting,please send your first name,surname and email address to admin@suttondyslexia.org.uk
You will get sent the access details on the morning of the meeting so that you can join the meeting from 7.45pm.
Parenting advice on supporting children's mental health.
Parenting advice on supporting children's mental health.
Sutton Crisis Café is a new non-judgemental service for people in mild to moderate mental health crisis, who just need a safe place to be and someone to listen.
Sutton’s Local Offer
Discover the support and services available for children and young people with SEND in Sutton. The Local Offer provides a range of resources and information about what you can access in the local area. Visit the Sutton Information Hub to explore the Local Offer: https://suttoninformationhub.org.uk/pages/send-local-offer
Parenting Support
London Borough of Sutton's Family Hubs has put together a range pf parenting programmes to support parents parents and carers to develop a greater understanding of child development, build positive relationships and learn skills to deal with challenging behaviour.
Click here to access more information about the programmes on offer.
Please click here for Sutton Education Partnership's Ambitious for SEND newsletter. You can subscribe to this communication and receive these updates automatically using a link in the form.
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USEFUL CONTACT INFORMATION & LINKS
USEFUL CONTACT INFORMATION & LINKS
Sutton Schools Nursing Service
Children, young people and families with any concerns can contact the school nursing service via phone. For parents, the school nursing duty line number 0208 770 5409 from Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. For children and young people who require support, the contact number is 0208 770 4409 9am-5pm, or the email address is
Learning Support
Sutton College is offering to help parents support their child/ren with FREE online Family Learning English and Maths workshops and courses. Please see the link below for further details.
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