Safeguarding

Cognus Safeguarding service provides training and support for schools and educational settings to enable them to meet their statutory duties set out in government statutory guidance.

We do this through:

  • Bespoke safeguarding training packages to school staff, pupils, and governors on a range of education safeguarding subjects
  • Training updates and guidance materials to Dedicated Safeguarding Leads
  • Supervision support for Dedicated Safeguarding Leads
  • Telephone guidance and support to education settings
  • Support in ensuring appropriate policies and procedures are in place prior to Ofsted inspections and other safeguarding audits
  • Advice, guidance and support on Children Missing Education
  • Liaison with LB Sutton Children’s Social Care on thematic issues
  • Training, support and guidance for Education Visit Coordinators in schools

Hayley Cameron, Education Safeguarding Manager

hayley.cameron@cognus.org.uk or 0204 582 0847

Stephen Welding, Education E safety Advisor/Prevent trainer

stephen.welding@cognus.org.uk or 0204 582 0322

Gillian Bush, Education Safeguarding Advisor in CFCS & CME Advisor

gillian.bush@cognus.org.uk or 0208 323 0423

Mick Bradshaw, Adviser for Outdoor Education

mick.bradshaw@cognus.org.uk or 07736 338471

Children Missing Education – CME@cognus.org.uk