Attendance

Attendance interventions

Attendance Interventions are broken down into three categories: voluntary, formal and statutory involvement. Our team work with schools to support appropriate consideration of support levels required. Where voluntary support is not having an impact on attendance improvement, schools can consider a more formal support.

Improving School Attendance

Tips for parents on good attendance It is important to establish regular school attendance habits from the start. This will influence attendance in the future. Good school attendance and punctuality will help children in their future. If you have concerns about your child’s attendance, remember you are not alone. By working together to find solutions, […]

SAO FAQ’s for parents

Complex Attendance Panel

Our Purpose Nationally as well as locally there has been an increase in school absence, we recognise the need for a coordinated multi-agency approach to tackle issues through identification and support both at an operational and strategic level. The aim of the panel is two-fold: Referral Criteria The attendance panel will consider cases that meet […]

Reduced Timetables

All pupils of compulsory school age are entitled to a full-time education suitable to their age, aptitude and any special educational needs they may have. In very exceptional circumstances, where it is in a pupil’s best interests, there may be a need for a school to provide a pupil of compulsory school age with less […]

The Early Years SEND team

Hello from the Early Years SEND Team! We are part of Cognus Limited. Cognus is owned by the London Borough of Sutton to deliver education services. We work in partnership with many other education services and with schools and settings to support inclusion, well-being and education outcomes in our Borough. The Job of the Early […]

11/10/2024 A·LIST

Themes: Attendance, Education for all (Inclusion), Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND), Training and DevelopmentAudience: Professionals

We are delighted to announce a new training programme leading to certification as a literacy intervention facilitator: the A·LIST programme Date: 6 training dates starting 11th October 2024 Cost: £300 per delegate Click on the image for more information

Fri 11 October, 2024, 12:00am - 12:00am

03/10/2024 EBSA Network Event

Themes: Attendance, Education for all (Inclusion), Keeping children safe, Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND), Training and DevelopmentAudience: Professionals

Cost: Fully Funded To Book: email ep.service@cognus.org.uk

Thu 3 October, 2024, 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Cantium House
Wallington
SM6 0DZ

Inclusion Surgeries for parents and carers

Themes: Attendance, Education for all (Inclusion), Keeping children safe, Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)Audience: Families

The Inclusion Surgeries will take place virtually on the below dates: Parent Inclusion Surgeries 2024/2025 (Booking Form – Office.com) We will be offering information, advice and guidance to parents and carers in relation to their child or young person, with a view to making their education journey more successful.

Sessions will be held via Microsoft Teams.

Please complete the form or contact inclusion@cognus.org.uk to book a 30 minute virtual slot. This is either to talk about 1 child for 30 minutes or 2 children for 15 minutes each.

Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA)

ELSAs are trained to support pupils with social and emotional needs. Their work is mostly one-on-one, though small group sessions are sometimes used for social and friendship skills. ELSAs receive clinical supervision from educational psychologists but are managed within their own schools. ELSAs cannot fix children’s problems but provide crucial emotional support. They build respectful […]