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The Early Years QA Team

Early Years Quality Assurance Cognus Early Years Advisors support PVI settings and schools with Early Years classes to drive improvement to ensure all children in Sutton have access to high quality early experiences. All settings and schools can access advisory visits to gain advice and support to develop and refine their practice. Visits cover a […]

Safeguarding

Cognus Safeguarding service provides training and support for schools and educational settings to enable them to meet their statutory duties set out in government statutory guidance. We do this through: Hayley Cameron, Education Safeguarding Manager hayley.cameron@cognus.org.uk or 0204 582 0847 Stephen Welding, Education E safety Advisor/Prevent trainer stephen.welding@cognus.org.uk or 0204 582 0322 Gillian Bush, Education Safeguarding Advisor in CFCS & CME […]

Paving the Way (Early Intervention and Identification)

Paving the Way is a specialist early intervention and identification service that provides early support for primary-aged children (5-11 years), including those transitioning to secondary school in the London Borough of Sutton, who may be experiencing difficulties with social communication, attention and concentration, emotional regulation and anxiety. Working in partnership with schools, families, and professionals, […]

18/12/2025 – Autism Surgery for Sutton Families

Themes: Education for all (Inclusion), Infinity Support Hub, Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)Audience: Families

Thu 18 December, 2025, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Request a 20-minute Teams call by sending your name, child's name and school, and your main question to theautismservice@cognus.org.uk

06/11/2025 – Autism Surgery for Sutton Families

Themes: Education for all (Inclusion), Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)Audience: Families

Thu 6 November, 2025, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Request a 20-minute Teams call by sending your name, child's name and school, and your main question to theautismservice@cognus.org.uk

21/10/2025 – Autism Surgery for Sutton Families

Themes: Education for all (Inclusion), Infinity Support Hub, Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)Audience: Families

Tue 21 October, 2025, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Request a 20-minute Teams call by sending your name, child's name and school, and your main question to theautismservice@cognus.org.uk

12/09/2025 – Autism Surgeries for Families and Professionals

Themes: Education for all (Inclusion), Infinity Support Hub, Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)Audiences: Families, Professionals

Fri 12 September, 2025, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Request a 20-minute Teams call by sending your name, child's name and school, and your main question to theautismservice@cognus.org.uk

Attendance interventions

Attendance Interventions are broken down into three categories: voluntary, formal and statutory involvement. Our team work with schools to support appropriate consideration of support levels required. Where voluntary support is not having an impact on attendance improvement, schools can consider a more formal support.

Improving School Attendance

Tips for parents on good attendance It is important to establish regular school attendance habits from the start. This will influence attendance in the future. Good school attendance and punctuality will help children in their future. If you have concerns about your child’s attendance, remember you are not alone. By working together to find solutions, […]

Sutton SEND explainer films

Supporting your child with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) through transitions can be challenging, but you’re not alone. Sutton Council and Cognus Limited have launched this series of short, informative videos to provide support and guidance to parents and carers of children with SEND in Sutton, focusing on the transitions into primary school, secondary […]