Families

Autism Advice Services – For professionals, parents and carers

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To request an appointment, please email theautismservice@cognus.org.uk with your name, the child's name and their school.

For Professionals, times available between:
Thursday 14th May, 9.30am-12.30pm
Friday 24th July, 8.30am-11.30am
Friday 4th September, 9.30am-12.30pm

For Parents and Carers, times available between:
Friday 15th May, 1.00pm-4.00pm
Wednesday 17th June, 9.30am-12.30pm
Wednesday 12th August, 12.30pm-3.30pm
Monday 14th September, 2.00pm-5.00pm

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Flexi-Schooling

What is flexi-schooling? Flexi-schooling is a discretionary arrangement in which a child remains on the roll of their school, but attends only part of the week, with the remainder of their education delivered at home. How does it work? Parents/carers are responsible for the home education portion. They must ensure that the child is receiving […]

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Neurodiversity Celebration Events 2026

To celebrate Neurodiversity Celebration Week and World Autism Month, Cognus hosted a programme of events designed to support families, build understanding, and promote acceptance of autism and wider neurodiversity. Throughout March and April, our teams offered a range of workshops and informal sessions for parents and carers, each focused on practical strategies, shared experiences, and […]

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Autism Support Surgeries For Sutton Families

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Get advice, strategies, & support in a 20-minute Teams call📧 Email to book: theautismservice@cognus.org.ukInclude:âś…Your nameâś…Child’s nameâś…Child’s schoolâś…Details of the support requiredParent sessions: Monthly Dates: Mon 26th Jan 9am – 12pmFri 13th Feb 9.30am – 12.30pmTues 10th March 9:30am – 12:30pmWeds 22nd April 1pm – 4pmFri 15th May 1pm – 4pmWeds 17th June 9.30am – 12.30pmFri […]

Email to book: theautismservice@cognus.org.uk
Include:
âś…Your name
âś…Child's name
✅Child’s school
âś…Details of the support required

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Safeguarding in the Early Years

Keeping children safe is everyone’s responsibility. This page brings together key national guidance, local procedures, and support for Early Years providers in Sutton. Cognus Education Safeguarding Team The Education Safeguarding Team at Cognus supports Early Years settings with advice, training, audits, and policy development. The link below will allow you to access links to Cognus […]

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SSAP Referral Forms

Please choose the appropriate option from the menu on the left. For individual referrals, please ensure you complete and attach the SSAP PARENTAL CONSENT form Appendix 6b Occupational Therapy Traded Referral Form and Screener Appendix 7b Speech and Language Therapy Traded Referral Form and Screener

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13/11/2025 – Online workshop for parents and carers of autistic children and young people in Sutton

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Cognus Autism Support are hosting an online workshop for parents and carers of autistic children and young people in Sutton. It will take place on Thursday 13th November from 5-6 pm. The 1 hour Zoom workshop will cover: Once you have completed the form, please assume that you are booked on. Once the course is full we will close […]
Mon 10 November, 2025, 5:00pm - Thu 13 November, 2025, 6:00pm

Online, please click on the book here button, or scan the QR code below.

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