Sutton Helps

Early Help and Family Support

At The Sutton Academy we are committed to supporting our young people and their families at the earliest possible stage. We recognise that, at times, families may benefit from additional advice, guidance or practical support, and our staff are here to help.

We can support families to access universal services and community-based early help, through to Family Help which includes targeted Early Help and statutory services.

Early Help is about identifying concerns early and working together to prevent difficulties from escalating.

• Support may be available in areas such as: Attendance and school engagement
• Emotional health and wellbeing
• Behaviour and family relationships
• Sleep routines and hygiene
• Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
• Housing, finances and cost-of-living challenges
• Accessing appropriate local services and support networks
• Parenting advice and family support

Our staff can work alongside families to identify appropriate support and, where appropriate, make referrals to external agencies and community services. If you feel that you or your family would benefit from additional support, please contact Claire Sidhu, Assistant Principal - claire.sidhu@thesuttonacademy.org.uk

For more information, visit our Safeguarding page.

You can also find details of the local Early Help offer here: St Helens Family Information Directory | What is Early Help?

 

Our Community Offer

The Sutton Academy delivers a range of charitable, partnership and community activities.

These include:

• Christmas hampers and collections
• Macmillan Coffee Morning
• Sports and dance partnerships
• Annual dance show
• Primary school partnerships
• Sports leadership projects
• Pre-loved uniform scheme
• Holiday supermarket vouchers
• TSA Hardship Fund
• Food support initiatives

We are always looking for new ways to support our local community. If you have any ideas, suggestions or useful contacts that could help us enhance our offer, we would love to hear from you. Equally, if you would like to get involved, access any of the support available, or find out more about the opportunities listed above, please contact Claire Sidhu, Assistant Principal - claire.sidhu@thesuttonacademy.org.uk

TCAT Helps

Support is available for families across all TCAT academies. Through TCAT Helps, families can access information, advice and practical support relating to:

• Cost of living support
• Food provision
• School uniforms
• Health and wellbeing
• Travel
• Digital access
• Community services
• Affordable family activities

Find out more: TCAT Helps