We are here to provide professionals working with children and young people with a social worker advice and support to improve their educational outcomes.
We are passionate about all children having the support and opportunity to fulfil their potential and strive to provide those working to support children who have, or had a social worker, helpful advice, guidance and information to support them in promoting the child’s education.
Virtual School weekly drop-in consultations
Autism & Social Communication: Settings, individuals or local authorities can buy in support from Cognus’ Autism Service, who offer advice for specific students or settings, 1-2-1 work with pupils and workshops for parents. For more information, please email theautismservice@cognus.org.uk
Early Years: The Cognus Early Years team works to support Sutton early years settings and can provide professionals consultation, advice and support to promote learning and development of early years children. Contact the team via https://www.cognus.org.uk/services-for-professionals/early-years-including-send/
Other Useful contacts
MAPS (Mentoring, Advice and Peer Support)
MAPS Mentoring_Professional Referral Form_2023.05
| SIASS(Sutton Information, Advice and Support service)Free, impartial, confidential support for 0-25 year-olds with SEND in Sutton | Email sutton@siass.co.ukor head to the SIASS website |
| Cognus Inclusion teamProvides information, advice, and guidance to schools to support inclusive practice and the prevention of exclusion, including support at multi-agency meetings, monthly inclusion surgeries for professionals and the Vulnerable Pupils Panel | Email inclusion@cognus.org.ukor Tel: 07508 984 925 / 07508 993068 |
| Children Missing Education (CME)Relating to children of compulsory school age who are not registered pupils at a school or not receiving suitable education otherwise than at a school (EOTAS) | Email CME@cognus.org.uk |
| Useful Safeguarding links/ information | www.cognus.org.uk/services-for-professionals/safeguarding/useful-links/ |
| Phone consultations with the Educational Psychology Service (for Families and school staff) | Complete the request form here |