Cognus – Page 15 of 31 – No limits on learning

PostPosted: 18 Mar 2022Posted in Headlines

Cognus Therapies and LBS supporting Young People in Preparation for Adulthood

Thought Leadership (March 2022) – Cognus Therapies and London Borough of Sutton Working Together to Support Young People as They Transition to Adulthood In the London Borough of Sutton, the Preparing for Adulthood agenda is endorsed for all children and young people but especially from Year 9 and with a more […]

PostPosted: 16 Mar 2022Posted in Headlines

Paving the Way Post – a newspaper written by local students

Members of the Paving the Way team, have recruited some new journalists from the Nurture group at Highview Primary School on Friday, to come up with some new ideas for The Paving the Way Post. The children thought of some really useful ideas to support their peers during transitions, holidays, school trips and family issues […]

PostPosted: 14 Mar 2022Posted in Headlines

Cognus Therapies and Oaks Park High collaborate to support students working towards their Prince’s Trust Award

Since Tracy Wooton (SEN Inclusion Coordinator Lead, KS4/5) started at Oaks Park High School in September 2021, she has made waves of change including introducing the Prince’s Trust Award and Certificate in Employment, Teamwork and Community (ETC) Skills programme to the Horizon ASD Base’s Key Stage 4 curriculum. School use an embedded approach to deliver […]

PostPosted: 10 Mar 2022Posted in Headlines

Cognus do EDI

Cognus ran a competition for Black History Month in the month of October, asking young people in Sutton schools to send in artwork of what equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) meant to them. The competition had a great response with over 30 entries from primary, secondary and post-16 young people. Cognus’ EDI group voted for […]

Education Safeguarding Team working in partnership with our Police

The Education Safeguarding Team run the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Network Meetings across Sutton. At the recent meeting with Primary DSLs, PC Chris Hamilton from the Police Youth Engagement Team gave a presentation about how their team can support children, either on a 1 to 1 basis or in group sessions and assemblies. The officers […]

PostPosted: 7 Mar 2022Posted in Headlines

Autism Week 2022

To celebrate Autism Week 2022, Cognus and Sutton Partners have arranged a range of activities taking place later this month. To sign up: Tues 22nd March 6-73.0pm: Parent Workshop, Book your place here: Microsoft Forms Mon March 28th: All Aboard Train Play Session Book here: https://aac-suttonautismfestival.eventbrite.co.uk Thurs 31st 6-7pm E-Safety Talk: Register your place for […]

Paving the Way Pilot Event

During half term, the Paving the Way team were able to try out the new facilities at Cantium House, to host a workshop on emotions. The team welcomed 27 children and their families, who took part in a range of activities, and advice was available from SIASS and The Emotional Wellbeing Service. ‘I liked the […]

Girls Win produce a video for Sutton’s Local Offer

The Local Offer has a new video. The video explains what the Local Offer is and what information you can find there. Girls Win worked with the Local Offer to make the video. Girls Win uses sport to help young women with a disability (ages 16 – 25) set goals. The young women gain confidence, […]

PostPosted: 25 Feb 2022Posted in Headlines

Half term home visits by the Paving the Way team

Paving the Way have been out doing home visits over half term. Why? This strengthens relationships with the entire family, sharing resources and the opportunity to observe children in their own environment is an invaluable tool to provide evidence and help us to tailor the support we provide appropriately. Read more about the service […]

PostPosted: 22 Feb 2022Posted in Headlines

Hearing Impairment – Making a Difference Where it Matters Most Providing Above and Beyond

It is always uplifting for colleagues to receive positive feedback; and reassuring to feel that the service they provide is so valued by our families. The e-mail shared below, is from a parent who accessed our service prior to moving to another borough. The Sensory Impairment Team, as anyone who meets them will know, are […]