Professionals

Research – stakeholder surveys

Reflective Safeguarding Supervision Summary – 2025-2026 How useful have you found the supervision sessions? 95% (21/22) – 5 stars (Very satisfied – exceeded expectation) 5% (1/22) –  3 stars (Satisfied) What supervision have you accessed this year? 27% (6/22) – Group supervision with other schools 18% (4/22) – Bespoke supervision for your school 55% (12/22) […]

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Autism Advice Services – For professionals, parents and carers

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 Professionals

Get advice, strategies, & support in a 20-minute Teams call, professional sessions are held half-termly.📧 Email to book: theautismservice@cognus.org.ukInclude:✅Your name✅Child’s name✅Child’s school✅Details of the support required Dates: Weds Jan 28th 2.30-5.30 pmFri 27th February 2.00pm – 4.30pmWeds 18th March 9.30am – 12.30pmThurs 14th May 9.30am -12.30pmFri 24th July 8.30am – 11.30amFri 4th September 9.30am -12.30pm […]

📧 Email to book: theautismservice@cognus.org.uk
Include:
✅Your name
✅Child's name
✅Child’s school
✅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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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 […]

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