Education for all (Inclusion)

Letters for Headteachers

Please find below communications that have been sent to Headteachers in 2020-21 Letter to Headteachers – 13th May 2021

Information, Advice and Guidance

Coram Children’s Legal CentreAn independent national advice centre that offers information and support on education, including exclusion from school.Website: Coram Legal Centre ACE EducationProvides independent advice and information for parents and carers on state education in England.Website: Ace Education Independent Provider of Special Education Advice (IPSEA)IPSEA offers free and independent legally based information, advice and support to […]

Exclusion information for Parents and Carers

There are a range of services available that can provide you with advice and information on the prevention of school exclusion and what happens if a fixed-period or permanent exclusion is issued. A Graduated Response – Preventing ExclusionThis document has been developed by the Sutton Local Area which details aims and principles, as well as […]

Information for Parents and Carers

Exclusion is when a pupil is sent home from school for disciplinary reasons. An exclusion can be for a fixed period (where a pupil is not allowed in a school for a specified number of days, or for part of the school day) or permanent (where the Headteacher has decided that a pupil should not […]

Useful Documents and Videos

More information on school exclusion can be found in the Department for Education (DfE) guidance. Behaviour in schools: Advice for headteachers and school staff (link to document) This publication provides advice to schools on behaviour in schools and the related legal duties of headteachers, and members of staff. It includes guidance on support for pupils to behave […]

Welcome Information – Sutton IASS (SIASS)

Meeting our service SIASS provides free, impartial, and confidential information and advice. We support families of children and young people with a Special Educational Need or Disability in Sutton. Our staff are IPSEA trained in SEND law. We will inform you of your legal rights and empower you with information and advice. This will enable […]

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

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, […]

Upcoming Training and Events

Click on the images for further information on the training and events offered LBS Training Offer 25/26 Fully funded training for school staff through the LBS training offer, delivered by the Educational Psychology Service. Click on the image for further information and to book Selective Mutism Selective Mutism (SM) is a form of anxiety where […]

Guidance

Families Educational Psychology Parent/Carer Information Sheet EBSA guidance for parents/carers – Guide for Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) Trauma and Executive Function Series – A series of videos aimed at foster carers, parents and school staff supporting children and young people who may have had adverse experiences in their early life. Professionals NEW – Extreme […]