Welcome Back from the Safe & Wellbeing Hub

We would like to welcome all of our families back to school after the long summer break. We know that returning to routines can sometimes feel challenging, and that some of our children may be experiencing anxiety as they settle back into school life.

For our SEN children, one of the most effective ways to ease anxiety is by supporting them to develop a good, consistent sleep routine. This helps them to feel more settled and ready for the school day. For further advice and resources on supporting children with anxiety, Barnardo’s has some helpful guidance, which you can find here: Barnardo’s Anxiety Support

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank parents and carers for your collaboration last year. Together, we achieved an overall school attendance of 93.16% for 2024/25. This is a fantastic achievement and shows the commitment of our school community to ensuring that attendance supports not just academic progress, but also children’s mental health and overall wellbeing.

As we move forward into this year, please remember:

• Late arrivals will continue to be monitored. Any child arriving late—whether travelling independently or dropped off—will be expected to make up the missed learning time during intervention sessions after school.

• Early collections will not be permitted, except in exceptional circumstances.

These steps are in place because every minute of learning matters for our children. We appreciate your continued cooperation, as this work is always done in the very best interests of your child’s learning, wellbeing, and future opportunities.

Thank you again for your ongoing support. Together, we can ensure that our children have the best start to the new school year.

The Safeguarding & Wellbeing Hub

Dates for Your Diary – Autumn Term 2025

At Sutton School, we take great pride in offering a rich variety of extra-curricular activities and fabulous performances throughout the year. These opportunities help our pupils grow in confidence, creativity, and independence.

Here are some key dates for your calendar this term. Please also remember to check your Arbor app regularly for updates from class teachers, especially regarding trips and events specific to your child’s class.

 

📚 Thursday 12th September 2025 – Roald Dahl Day
We love reading at Sutton, and Roald Dahl Day is always a highlight! Pupils can look forward to storytelling, themed activities, and a celebration of our favourite characters.

📖 Thursday 9th October 2025 – World Book Day
(Please note revised date)
Another chance to celebrate our love of reading! Pupils are welcome to come dressed as a favourite book character.

👥 Wednesday 22nd October 2025 – Parents’ Evening
Please look out for appointment booking information coming soon via Arbor.

💛 Monday 10th November 2025 – World Mental Health Day
Children are invited to wear yellow to show support for mental health awareness. We’ll be taking part in activities that promote wellbeing and emotional resilience.

🍂 Half Term Break: Monday 27th October – Friday 31st October 2025
Children will return to school on Monday 3rd November 2025.

🎄 Tuesday 26th November 2025 – Christmas Show
Our much-loved Christmas performance! More details will follow, but it’s always a festive treat not to be missed.

🌲 Woodland Parental Engagement Sessions
Dates for our woodland sessions will be published very soon – please keep an eye on your Arbor app and newsletters for more information.

 

New Communication System – Arbor

We are pleased to let you know that our school is now using Arbor as our main communication tool between home and school. This will allow us to share important updates, messages, attendance information, and more directly with you in a quick and secure way.

We are asking all parents and carers to please download the Arbor app to your phone or tablet. This will make communication smoother and ensure that you don’t miss important information from school.

📱 How to get started:

1. Download the Arbor app from the App Store (for Apple devices) or Google Play (for Android devices).

2. Log in using the email address you have registered with school.

3. Follow the step-by-step instructions in this guide: Arbor Parent Portal & App Guide or click this link https://support.arbor-education.com/hc/en-us/articles/212097029-A-quick-introduction-to-Arbor-for-guardians-and-parents

Thank you for working with us to strengthen home-school communication.

 

 

 

Welcome to Our New Staff & Exciting News at Sutton!

We are thrilled to welcome a number of fantastic new staff members to our Sutton School community. Each one brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and passion for working with children and young people. They have already made such a positive impact on our pupils, and we’re excited to have them as part of our team.

New Staff Members

• Amy Cashmore – Teacher – 09R2 (ACS)

• Ellie McBride – Teacher – 08T4 (EMC)

• Holly Roberts – Learning Facilitator

• Isobel Ralph – Learning Facilitator

• Jamie Speke – Learning Facilitator

• Zoe Kelly – Learning Facilitator

• Victoria Harrison – Learning Facilitator

• Louise Gibbons – Learning Facilitator

• Hollie Browning – Learning Facilitator

• Suzanne Hall – Learning Facilitator

• Mollie Mountford – Learning Facilitator

• Jayden Nash – ICT Technician & Administration assistant

• Kirsty Bullock – Learning Facilitator

In addition to our growing team, we’re also excited to share that Sutton School now has access to two school minibuses. These will play a vital role in promoting greater inclusivity and engagement for all pupils.

Our minibuses will enable us to:

• Expand extracurricular activities

• Offer more frequent learning opportunities outside the classroom

• Foster independence, life skills, and social experiences

• Ensure that more pupils can access trips and events, regardless of individual needs

At Sutton, we believe education goes beyond the academic—it’s about preparing our young people for life. These new additions to our staff team and resources help us continue to create rich, inclusive, and meaningful experiences for every child.

Please join us in warmly welcoming our new staff, and celebrating the new opportunities ahead for our pupils.