Professionals

EOTAS and The Law

All children, regardless of their circumstances, are entitled to a full-time education which is suitable to their age, ability, aptitude, and any special educational needs they may have. Parents of children of compulsory school age have a duty under section 7 of the Education Act 1996 to secure suitable full-time education for them, either by regular […]

Principals and Service User Eligibility

Principals Key principals: Cognus will be responsible for arranging the educational provision for children and young people of compulsory school age who may not receive a suitable education unless such arrangements are made for them. Examples of where this may be required include: Inclusion and SEN Support Cognus will provide support in exceptional circumstances where […]

EY SEND Resources

Reception transition plans and funding Reception Transition Plans and Funding 2026-2027 Sutton transition plans – Eligibility guidance and process Sutton transition plan Proforma – Early years to primary Ordinarily Available Provision The Early Years Ordinarily Available Provision Guidance has been developed to help families, settings, and professionals understand what this support looks like in practice […]

EY Graduated Response

Training April 2023

DfE and Ofsted Key Messages

Ofsted Early Years Toolkit, Operating Guide and Information Early years inspection: toolkit, operating guide and information – GOV.UK New Ofsted report cards Early Years Statutory Framework September 2025 (Add under Ofsted Messages) Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework – GOV.UK

Welcome Information – Sutton Local Offer

Meeting our service The Local Offer provides information to children, young people and families with special educational needs or disabilities. The information includes support services available in the local area. It is a statutory requirement to have a Local Offer. The SEN Code of Practice 2015, section 4 explains what it needs to include. The Local Offer […]

Referral Forms and Guidance

Please see EXAMPLE – Referral form for panel Please complete this Paving the Way Referral form for panel Return the form to us at earlyintervention@cognus.org.uk Please note: The referral form should be completed by a professional with signed parental consent.  Additional information should be given where appropriate. We also offer a range of additional traded bespoke services. Please email earlyintervention@cognus.org.uk for further […]

Speech and Language Therapy

Speech and Language Therapy Leaflet Who are we? The Cognus Speech and Language Therapy team comprises of qualified Speech and Language Therapists and Senior Therapy Assistants. We are a large and diverse team with a wealth of knowledge and experience in supporting children and young people to develop an array of skills including social communication, […]

Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy Leaflet Who are we? Cognus Occupational Therapy Services (COTS) comprises of qualified Occupational Therapists and Senior Therapy Assistants. We are a large and diverse team with a wealth of knowledge and experience in supporting children and young people with developing functional skills required for learning and everyday tasks. What do we do? The […]

OT works collaboratively with a Sutton SENDCo to Set Up a Resource Hub.

Jacqui Waller (Occupational Therapist, OT) has been working with the SENDCo at Westbourne Primary School and they have worked together to put a ‘Resource Hub’ together for the teachers and teaching assistants (TAs) to access. Westbourne Primary School supplied a variety of resources, as recommended by the OT (these were placed in activity kits to […]