Keeping children safe

Primary Family Support Group – various dates

Empowering parents to build healthy relationships with their children We would like to extend this invite to all parents of a primary aged child in the London Borough of Sutton. We hope to offer parents a safe space to meet other parents in a similar situation.To learn more about different topics and explore new ideas […]
Wed 12 November, 2025, 12:30pm - Wed 24 September, 2025, 1:30pm

Limes College,
Sutton West Site,
Robin Hood Lane,
Sutton,
SM1 2SD
Entrance: The group will take place at the bottom of the drive
- opposite the Family Centre. Wait by the blue gates (adjacent
to the playground) – not the main Limes College entrance.

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The Early Years QA Team

Early Years Quality Assurance   Cognus Early Years Advisors support PVI settings and schools with Early Years classes to drive improvement to ensure all children in Sutton have access to high quality early experiences.  All settings and schools can access advisory visits to gain advice and support to develop and refine their practice. Visits cover a […]

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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: 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 […]

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Cognus Education Safeguarding Team attend Free Community Family Event at Tweeddale Children’s Centre

On Saturday 16th August 2025, the Education Safeguarding Team attended a free family event at Tweeddale Children’s Centre, organised by the Parenting Service and Volunteers, supported by Family Hub Staff. This is our safe space.  Look at the smile on my daughter’s face.  We haven’t been able to do a lot this summer as everything […]

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SEND Explainer Videos

Supporting your child with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) through transitions can be challenging, but you’re not alone. Sutton Council and Cognus Limited have launched this series of short, informative videos to provide support and guidance to parents and carers of children with SEND in Sutton, focusing on the transitions into primary school, secondary […]

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Cognus Education Safeguarding Team hold end of year network event for Designated Safeguarding Leads at Cantium House

On Thursday 3rd July 2025, the Education Safeguarding Team held an end of year network event for Designated Safeguarding Leads at Cantium House. I look forward to this event – you actually get to stop and have a lunch break!  The Education Safeguarding Team are available to answer any questions, and you get to meet […]

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Paving the Way Summer Workshop 2025

Sixteen families joined Paving the Way, for a summer themed morning of fun! We were joined by the Sutton Family Hub connectors, who joined in with the summer fun, as well as offering our families invaluable support and advice. Together we played games, created crafts and explored all the wonderful things of summer. 98% of […]

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Transition Warriors Group

Paving the Way (PTW) has supported 10 children from different London Borough of Sutton primary schools. The group focused on supporting the transition from the primary to secondary education setting and providing the students with ideas, additional preparation and support strategies to aid a smooth transition. Guest speakers included: Steve Welding – Education E-Safety adviser […]

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Mini Warriors completed!

Six new Mini Warriors have successfully completed the 6-week Paving the Way group at Thomas Wall Children’s Centre! Throughout the programme, the children worked hard to build emotional literacy skills and develop strategies to manage their feelings, all while having lots of fun and making new friends. Parents shared: My child felt understood and enjoyed […]

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Education Safeguarding Team hold Primary to Secondary transfer of safeguarding information event

On 24th June 2025, the Education Safeguarding Team held a Primary to Secondary transfer of safeguarding information event at Holy Trinity Church in Wallington. This is the first time I have been to this event, and I wasn’t sure what to expect.  So invaluable – the discussions, the sharing of information and the networking – […]

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