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Educational Psychology

Educational Psychology is the practice of applying psychological theories and ideas to the difficulties that can arise for pupils, teachers, families and schools. The Educational Psychologists in Cognus work with children and young people (0-25 years), families, schools and other practitioners to encourage the educational and social development and emotional well-being of children and young […]

Educational Psychology – for Parents and Carers

Educational psychology is the practice of applying psychological theories and ideas to the difficulties that can arise for pupils, teachers, families and schools. Educational Psychologists (EPs) apply psychology in their work. They work with families, schools, and young people. They support young people’s learning, development, and emotional wellbeing from age 0-25. EPs have in-depth knowledge, […]

Elective Home Education

Elective Home Education (EHE) is a term used to describe a choice by parents to provide education for their children at home – or at home and in some other way that they choose, rather than sending them to school. Parents have a responsibility to make sure that their child is educated. Most children attend […]

Family and Children Engagement

Cognus staff want to work together with families. We know how important feeling listened to, supported and understood is. Below are the ways we work with and listen to feedback from young people and families: Cognus Family Voice Membership: Commitment: For more information or to get involved please email: familyvoice@cognus.org.uk #CognusandProud Family Focus newsletter Sign […]

Forms

Please click on the links below to download the forms. If you have any questions about completing the forms, please email ep.service@cognus.org.uk School request for Educational Psychology involvement 2023-2024 COGNUS 2023-2024 Order Form

GROUP SSAP Referral Form

Hearing and Vision Education Service (HaVES)

Hearing and Vision Education Service (HaVES) is an education service focused on supporting pupils with deafness, vision impairment (VI), or multi-sensory impairment (MSI) to access education successfully. We work with families, early years settings, primary and secondary schools, and Post-16 providers. The support we provide can include:

How EPs support professional development in schools, services and organisations

• EPs deliver training to parents, teachers, teaching assistants, other professionals and students to support key areas. Please click on the link to the CPD training menu.• EPs provide supervision to professionals such as ELSA, CPD supervision groups, teachers, TAs or senior leadership.• EPs deliver therapeutic intervention to individual children or groups such as cognitive […]

Independent Travel Training (ITT)

Independent Travel Training supports Sutton residents aged 11–25 to build the skills, confidence and awareness they need to travel safely to school, college or another agreed destination. The service helps young people in their preparation for adulthood, access education and their local community, and gives families greater confidence around independent travel.

Infinity Support

Welcome to Infinity Support, Cognus’ integrated support platform. Infinity Support brings together Cognus experts on neurodiversity under one umbrella. It creates a space for children, families, and professionals to access a range of information, resources and training. Much of this is freely available, whilst other support and resources can be purchased. We are in […]