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PostPosted: 30 Apr 2021Posted in Headlines

Sutton Music Service Kickstarts Singing in Sutton with Friday Afternoons

Over the past year, Sutton Music Service has been working hard to keep children and young people singing, despite the ongoing challenges created by the Covid-19 pandemic. With the return to schools on 8th March came the welcome return of music-making and, in particular, singing. This term, we are thrilled to be working with one […]

PostPosted: 29 Apr 2021Posted in Headlines

Primary and Junior National Offer Day 16th April 2021

Every year, families apply for their children to start school for the following September. This year was particularly challenging for the Admissions Team, as schools were unable to offer their usual open days and were closed due to lockdown restrictions. This meant that schools had to arrange virtual tours via their websites and were unable […]

PostPosted: 28 Apr 2021Posted in Headlines

Sutton Local Offer launch their Facebook page

Making the Local Offer accessible for young people Young people and their families are essential in developing and improving the Local Offer. The Local Offer now has a Facebook page which will enable young people and their families to receive up to date news and announcements easily and quickly. This is also a great opportunity […]

PostPosted: 26 Apr 2021Posted in Headlines

Revised Early Years Framework

Cognus Early Years are really excited to welcome, virtually, Ruth Swailes to the Borough, to work with us in sending out the key messages for the Revised Early Years Framework which comes into force in September 2021. A recorded film produced by Ruth, has already been offered to every school and setting in the Borough, […]

PostPosted: 22 Apr 2021Posted in Headlines

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 […]

PostPosted: 19 Apr 2021Posted in Headlines

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 […]

PostPosted: 9 Apr 2021Posted in Headlines

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 […]

PostPosted: 7 Apr 2021Posted in Headlines

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 […]

PostPosted: 6 Apr 2021Posted in Headlines

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 curiosity

PostPosted: 25 Mar 2021Posted in Headlines

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 […]