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Education Untapped episode on how to establish consistent attendance patterns
Two members of our Attendance Team at Cognus, have produced a podcast aimed at parents, which explains how establishing consistent attendance patterns at an early age can lay a solid foundation for their child’s future. Regular school attendance is an important part of giving children the best possible start in life. The aim should be […]Read more on Education Untapped episode on how to establish consistent attendance patterns
Cognus E safety Advisor returns to school after lockdown
Most children returned to school on the 8th March 2021 after months of lockdown and remote learning. Many children/YP spent far more time online especially keeping in touch with their friends via social media. As we all know, the internet has many positive attributes and social media allows us to have free 24/7 contact with […]Read more on Cognus E safety Advisor returns to school after lockdown
Statement on His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh – Statement from Madam Mayor of Sutton, Councillor Trish Fivey “The people of the London Borough of Sutton share the nation’s sadness at the passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. “The Duke of Edinburgh’s dedication as consort to Her Majesty The […]Read more on Statement on His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Improving the educational outcomes for a Sutton care experienced child
High quality education that meets the individual needs is vital for securing the best educational outcomes for children in care. Sutton’s children looked after, attend good or better schools across the UK and receive a very high quality of education. Sutton Virtual School are instrumental in ensuring effective intervention or a change of educational setting […]Read more on Improving the educational outcomes for a Sutton care experienced child
Zen Educate podcast – Leading Effective Children’s Safeguarding
Our Managing Director, Jo Cassey and our Education Safeguarding Manager, Hayley Cameron, were recently invited to sit down with #ZenEducate to talk about Leading Effective Children’s Safeguarding. You can listen to the podcast here #Safeguarding during a pandemic Creative ways to maintain communication The importance of professional curiosityRead more on Zen Educate podcast – Leading Effective Children’s Safeguarding
Travellers receive COVID-19 vaccination following joint initiative with local partners
Members of the Traveller community on the Pastures site in Banstead received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine thanks to a successful joint approach by local partners. NHS Sutton joined forces recently with Sutton Housing Partnership (SHP), Cognus and the Public Health team at Sutton Council, to help increase vaccination uptake within the Traveller […]Read more on Travellers receive COVID-19 vaccination following joint initiative with local partners
Cognus launches videos to celebrate Autism Awareness Week
On 29 March, Cognus is celebrating World Autism Awareness Week with a series of informative videos across a packed schedule of events. These will be released throughout the day but are available to watch at any time from 29 March. One in 100 people are autistic and the National Autistic Society launched the national awareness week […]Read more on Cognus launches videos to celebrate Autism Awareness Week
New Podcast, celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Week
We are celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Week with a new Education Untapped episode. Two of our therapists speak to two families who are active members of the Down Syndrome community both locally and nationally. They discuss some of their personal experiences and how we can all work towards raising our awareness and attitudes. It’s a […]Read more on New Podcast, celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Week
Sutton Parent Carer Forum Virtual Engagement Event – Child Development Service
Ruth Chandler is the Project Lead for the new Child Development Service and will be running this session, hosted by Sutton Parent Carer Forum. You may remember that there was a Children’s Review in 2019 which focused on the Best Start in Life. One of the four workstreams that came out of this review was […]Read more on Sutton Parent Carer Forum Virtual Engagement Event – Child Development Service