Professionals

EOTAS and The Law

All children, regardless of their circumstances, are entitled to a full-time education which is suitable to their age, ability, aptitude, and any special educational needs they may have. Parents of children of compulsory school age have a duty under section 7 of the Education Act 1996 to secure suitable full-time education for them, either by regular […]

Principals and Service User Eligibility

Principals Key principals: Cognus will be responsible for arranging the educational provision for children and young people of compulsory school age who may not receive a suitable education unless such arrangements are made for them. Examples of where this may be required include: Inclusion and SEN Support Cognus will provide support in exceptional circumstances where […]

EY SEND Resources

Guidance Links NHS Sutton Healthcare – Children’s Therapies What to expect in the Early Years Foundation Stage: a guide for parents Every Child a Talker: Guidance for Consultants and Early Language Lead Practitioners

EY Graduated Response

Training April 2023

Revised EYFS DfE and Ofsted Key Messages

Welcome Information – Sutton Local Offer

Meeting our service The Local Offer provides information to children, young people and families with special educational needs or disabilities. The information includes support services available in the local area. It is a statutory requirement to have a Local Offer. The SEN Code of Practice 2015, section 4 explains what it needs to include. The Local Offer […]

For Children

Children’s Voice The Paving the Way team are excited to launch the first edition of ‘The Paving the Way Post’ – A newspaper for children written by children. Students at Stanley Park Junior School worked hard on producing the first edition. If you would like your school to be a part of this fantastic project please email […]

Family Workshops

Paving the Way provide virtual workshops to children, and families. These themed workshops run during the school holidays, and aim to provide skills and strategies for children. We have a few videos below to provide a taster of what we deliver. Please feel free to access these and use with your child or children. Workshop […]

Welcome Information – Paving the Way

Paving the Way is Cognus’ early intervention service. It provides a menu of support for children and young people, parents and carers, and schools. These difficulties cause barriers to engagement in learning and social interaction. This can impact on achieving their full potential. The criteria for referral are: Support for children and young people Paving […]

Referral Forms and Guidance

Please see EXAMPLE – Referral form for panel Please complete this Paving the Way Referral form for panel Return the form to us at earlyintervention@cognus.org.uk